Sam Shankland vs Aleksandr Lenderman
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Aleksandr Lenderman (2462)
Sam Shankland and Aleksandr Lenderman have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Shankland leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Lenderman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Lenderman with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Lenderman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Lenderman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Indian Defense: Döry | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | World Blitz 2024 |
| Oct 2022 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2019 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-USA 63rd |
| Apr 2018 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Aleksandr Lenderman | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Nov 2010 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Döry | USA Titled Tue qf |
| May 2010 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2009 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-USA U20 |
| Apr 2009 | Sam Shankland | Aleksandr Lenderman | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Foxwoods Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Aleksandr Lenderman?
In 12 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 4 wins, Aleksandr Lenderman has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Aleksandr Lenderman played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2009 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Aleksandr Lenderman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.