Lawrence Kaufman vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Lawrence Kaufman (2197) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Lawrence Kaufman and Alexander Shabalov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Dec 2016. Kaufman leads 0 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kaufman | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Shabalov with White | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kaufman | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kaufman | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 43rd Eastern Open |
| Oct 2013 | Larry C Kaufman | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Anti-Grünfeld | ch-Continental Class 4th |
| May 2012 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Calgary Open |
| Oct 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-Continental Class |
| Aug 2010 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 111th US Open |
| May 2008 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2007 | Larry C Kaufman | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Virginia Beach Millennium Open 8th |
| Mar 2000 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Portsmouth Millennium Open |
| Apr 1999 | Alexander Shabalov | Larry C Kaufman | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 1st Foxwoods Open |
| Jan 1997 | Larry C Kaufman | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 25th World Open |
Interactive board, all 10 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Lawrence Kaufman and Alexander Shabalov?
In 10 recorded games, Lawrence Kaufman has 0 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Lawrence Kaufman and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Dec 2016.
What openings do Lawrence Kaufman and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.