Nikolai Vlassov vs Ethan Sheehan
IM Nikolai Vlassov (2327) · Ethan Sheehan (2410)
Nikolai Vlassov and Ethan Sheehan have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Vlassov leads 5 wins to 5, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sheehan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlassov with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheehan with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sheehan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vlassov | Draws | Sheehan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ethan Sheehan | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue 6th Oct 2026 |
| Sep 2026 | Ethan Sheehan | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Ethan Sheehan | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Ethan Sheehan | Nikolai Vlassov | 0-1 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ethan Sheehan | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ethan Sheehan | 1-0 | Modern Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2025 | Ethan Sheehan | Nikolai Vlassov | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ethan Sheehan | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ethan Sheehan | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Nikolai Vlassov | Ethan Sheehan | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Titled Tue Early |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Nikolai Vlassov and Ethan Sheehan?
In 10 recorded games, Nikolai Vlassov has 5 wins, Ethan Sheehan has 5 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Nikolai Vlassov and Ethan Sheehan played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jul 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Nikolai Vlassov and Ethan Sheehan play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzowitsch Defense (4 games), followed by the Bishop's Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.