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Magnus Carlsen vs Aleksandr Shimanov

GM Magnus Carlsen (2823) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)

13
Carlsen wins
2
draws
1
Shimanov wins
16
games

Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Carlsen leads 13 wins to 1, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesCarlsenDrawsShimanov
Carlsen with White8710
Shimanov with White8611

Results by time format

FormatGamesCarlsenDrawsShimanov
Blitz121200
Rapid4121

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesCarlsenDrawsShimanov
B21Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit3201
A10Modern Defense1100
A80Dutch Defense1010
B01Scandinavian Defense: Main Line1100
B12Pirc Defense1100
B13Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation1100
B15Caro-Kann1100
B53Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit1100

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2026Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitTitled Tue
Nov 2025Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0King's Indian: SämischTitled Tue
Jun 2025Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0Queen's Gambit AcceptedTitled Tue Early
Jan 2025Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0Scandinavian Defense: Main LineTitled Tue Early
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0Modern DefenseWorld Blitz 2024
Dec 2024Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2French: Classical VariationWorld Rapid 2024
Dec 2024Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitTitled Tue Early
Sep 2024Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1Caro-KannTitled Tue Early
Oct 2023Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0Pirc DefenseTitled Tue Early
Aug 2023Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitSpeed Chess Q2 Sw
Mar 2023Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen1-0Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitPRO League Prelim
Dec 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1French: Classical VariationWch Blitz
Nov 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen0-1Hungarian OpeningTitled Tue Late
Dec 2019Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0Caro-Kann: Exchange VariationWch Rapid
Feb 2018Aleksandr ShimanovMagnus Carlsen1/2-1/2Dutch DefensePRO League Stage
Feb 2017Magnus CarlsenAleksandr Shimanov1-0London SystemTitled Tue
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandr Shimanov?

In 16 recorded games, Magnus Carlsen has 13 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.

How many times have Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?

Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2017 to Jan 2026.

What openings do Magnus Carlsen and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.