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Maxim Matlakov vs Aleksandr Shimanov

GM Maxim Matlakov (2599) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)

4
Matlakov wins
13
draws
5
Shimanov wins
22
games

Maxim Matlakov and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2007 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Matlakov leads 4 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesMatlakovDrawsShimanov
Matlakov with White10172
Shimanov with White12363

Results by time format

FormatGamesMatlakovDrawsShimanov
Classical12291
Blitz7034
Rapid3210

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesMatlakovDrawsShimanov
A11Réti Opening: Keres Variation2020
A29English Opening: Reverse Sicilian1100
B48Sicilian: Taimanov1001
B07King's Pawn Game1001
B21Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit1100
B22Sicilian1100
A49Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense1001
A07Réti Opening1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2025Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov0-1Réti OpeningTitled Tue Early
Dec 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Four Knights GameWch Blitz
Jul 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov0-1Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitChess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss
Jul 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov0-1SicilianChess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss
Apr 2022Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1-0Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationTitled Tue Early
Dec 2021Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameSt Petersburg Blitz
Apr 2021Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Réti Opening: Keres VariationSt Petersburg Blechzin Memorial
Jul 2017Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2King's Indian Defense70th ch-RUS Higher League
Jun 2017Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Indian Defense18th ch-EU
Oct 2016Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1-0Sicilian: TaimanovTitled Tue
Aug 2016Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov0-1Réti Opening: Symmetrical DefenseTitled Tue
Dec 2014Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Petrov's DefenseSt Petersburg Blitz prelim
Nov 2014Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov0-1Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense10th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup
Dec 2013Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Catalan9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A
Nov 2012Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Catalan8th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A
Oct 2012Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav DefenseSt Petersburg Cup Rapid
Jun 2012Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav Defense65th ch-RUS Higher League
Mar 2011Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1-0English Opening: Reverse Sicilianch-RUS U20
Mar 2011Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-RUS U20
Feb 2008Aleksandr ShimanovMaxim Matlakov1-0King's Pawn GameSt Petersburg FINEC GM A
Jan 2008Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Réti Opening: Keres VariationPetrovskaya Ladya GM
Aug 2007Maxim MatlakovAleksandr Shimanov1/2-1/2Slav DefensechT-RUS Clubs U18
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Maxim Matlakov and Aleksandr Shimanov?

In 22 recorded games, Maxim Matlakov has 4 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.

How many times have Maxim Matlakov and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?

Our database records 22 games between them, from Aug 2007 to Jan 2025.

What openings do Maxim Matlakov and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.