Nigel D Short vs Alexei Shirov
GM Nigel D Short (2594) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Nigel D Short and Alexei Shirov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1994 and the most recent in Jan 2010. Short leads 0 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Gambit (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Short | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Shirov with White | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Short | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 0 | 9 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Short | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C39 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus |
| May 2004 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Sarajevo Bosnia 34th |
| Apr 2002 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | FIDE GP |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | FIDE GP |
| Apr 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | FIDE GP |
| Apr 2002 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | FIDE GP |
| May 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Aug 1999 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Gambit | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| Aug 1999 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | FIDE-Wch k.o. |
| May 1999 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 29th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 1997 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | King's Gambit | 6th Madrid Magistral |
| Apr 1997 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Dos Hermanas |
| Sep 1996 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack | Olympiad-32 |
| Jan 1996 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Koop Tjuchem |
| Mar 1995 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 13th Linares |
| Jan 1994 | Alexei Shirov | Nigel D Short | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Novgorod |
| Jan 1994 | Nigel D Short | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Novgorod |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nigel D Short and Alexei Shirov?
In 17 recorded games, Nigel D Short has 0 wins, Alexei Shirov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Nigel D Short and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1994 to Jan 2010.
What openings do Nigel D Short and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Gambit (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.