Michal Krasenkow vs Alexei Shirov
GM Michal Krasenkow (2505) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Michal Krasenkow and Alexei Shirov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1990 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Krasenkow leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krasenkow with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Shirov with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krasenkow | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Bundesliga 2025-26 |
| Sep 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 6th Trzcianka Dziedzic Memorial |
| Mar 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Mar 2015 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Feb 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open |
| Feb 2012 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Vladimir Petrov Memorial |
| Nov 2006 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ESP final |
| Mar 2003 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| Jan 2003 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Corus |
| Aug 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 37th Rubinstein Memorial |
| Aug 1998 | Alexei Shirov | Michal Krasenkow | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 35th Rubinstein Memorial |
| Nov 1997 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Bundesliga 1997-98 |
| Jan 1990 | Michal Krasenkow | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-Paris Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Michal Krasenkow and Alexei Shirov?
In 13 recorded games, Michal Krasenkow has 3 wins, Alexei Shirov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Michal Krasenkow and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1990 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Michal Krasenkow and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.