Nick De Firmian vs Alexander Shabalov
GM Nick De Firmian (2369) · GM Alexander Shabalov (2428)
Nick De Firmian and Alexander Shabalov have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1993 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Firmian leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firmian | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firmian with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Shabalov with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firmian | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firmian | Draws | Shabalov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-USA Seniors |
| Mar 2007 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Shabalov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Virginia Beach Millennium Open 8th |
| Apr 2006 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Foxwoods Open 08th |
| Oct 2000 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Shabalov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-USA |
| Oct 1998 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-USA Gr-A |
| Aug 1997 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA G2 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | Chicago US Masters |
| Jan 1996 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA |
| Jan 1995 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23rd World Open |
| Apr 1994 | Nick De Firmian | Alexander Shabalov | 1-0 | Sicilian | Chicago Int 3rd |
| Jan 1994 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-USA |
| Jan 1993 | Alexander Shabalov | Nick De Firmian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21st World Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nick De Firmian and Alexander Shabalov?
In 12 recorded games, Nick De Firmian has 3 wins, Alexander Shabalov has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nick De Firmian and Alexander Shabalov played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1993 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Nick De Firmian and Alexander Shabalov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.