Merab Gagunashvili vs Konstantine Shanava
GM Merab Gagunashvili (2520) · GM Konstantine Shanava (2430)
Merab Gagunashvili and Konstantine Shanava have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2006 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Gagunashvili leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gagunashvili | Draws | Shanava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagunashvili with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Shanava with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gagunashvili | Draws | Shanava |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gagunashvili | Draws | Shanava |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | 85th ch-GEO |
| Apr 2021 | Konstantine Shanava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-GEO 80th |
| Feb 2020 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-GEO 79th |
| Feb 2020 | Konstantine Shanava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-GEO 79th |
| Feb 2020 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-GEO 79th |
| Feb 2020 | Konstantine Shanava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-GEO 79th |
| Jun 2013 | Konstantine Shanava | Merab Gagunashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | ch-GEO 72nd |
| May 2012 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-GEO 71st |
| May 2010 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Tbilisi Cup |
| Jan 2009 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ch-GEO 68th |
| Feb 2006 | Merab Gagunashvili | Konstantine Shanava | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-GEO 65th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Merab Gagunashvili and Konstantine Shanava?
In 11 recorded games, Merab Gagunashvili has 4 wins, Konstantine Shanava has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Merab Gagunashvili and Konstantine Shanava played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2006 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Merab Gagunashvili and Konstantine Shanava play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.