Maksim Chigaev vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Maksim Chigaev (2648) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Maksim Chigaev and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2014 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Chigaev leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigaev with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Shimanov with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Chigaev | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2020 | Maksim Chigaev | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 33rd Leon Blitz Open |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jun 2015 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| May 2015 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-RUS rapid |
| Dec 2014 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Maksim Chigaev | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | St Petersburg Blitz prelim |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maksim Chigaev and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 12 recorded games, Maksim Chigaev has 3 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maksim Chigaev and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2014 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Maksim Chigaev and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (1 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.