Sam Shankland vs Abhimanyu Mishra
GM Sam Shankland (2646) · GM Abhimanyu Mishra (2636)
Sam Shankland and Abhimanyu Mishra have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Shankland leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Mishra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mishra with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Mishra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Mishra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B61 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Abhimanyu Mishra | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | U.S. Chess Championships 2026 | Open |
| Nov 2025 | Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th London Classic Elite |
| Oct 2025 | Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-USA 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Abhimanyu Mishra | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-USA 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Abhimanyu Mishra | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 57th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 57th Biel GM1 Blitz |
| Jul 2024 | Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 57th Biel GM1 Qual |
| Jul 2024 | Abhimanyu Mishra | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Biel GM1 Rapid 57th |
| Oct 2023 | Sam Shankland | Abhimanyu Mishra | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2022 | Abhimanyu Mishra | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Chessable Masters Prelim |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Abhimanyu Mishra?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 2 wins, Abhimanyu Mishra has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Abhimanyu Mishra played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2022 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Abhimanyu Mishra play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.