Mikhail Gurevich vs Alexei Shirov
GM Mikhail Gurevich (2548) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Mikhail Gurevich and Alexei Shirov have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Jun 2006. Gurevich leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurevich with White | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Shirov with White | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gurevich | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2006 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Olympiad-37 |
| Dec 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2005 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | chT-FRA Poule Haute |
| Mar 2003 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Reykjavik Edda Rapid |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Eurotel Trophy |
| Apr 2002 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Eurotel Trophy |
| Dec 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Dec 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| May 2000 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Sep 1996 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | EU-Cup 12th Group 4 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-FRA 2 9495 |
| Jan 1993 | Alexei Shirov | Mikhail Gurevich | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Munich SKA |
| Jan 1993 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Hoogovens Open |
| Jan 1992 | Mikhail Gurevich | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Moscow Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mikhail Gurevich and Alexei Shirov?
In 20 recorded games, Mikhail Gurevich has 4 wins, Alexei Shirov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Mikhail Gurevich and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Jun 2006.
What openings do Mikhail Gurevich and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (3 games), followed by the French: Advance Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.