Sam Shankland vs Alexander Onischuk
GM Sam Shankland (2653) · GM Alexander Onischuk (2639)
Sam Shankland and Alexander Onischuk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2009 and the most recent in Apr 2018. Shankland leads 2 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Onischuk with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Onischuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-USA |
| Mar 2018 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Mar 2017 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2016 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Sam Shankland | Alexander Onischuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-USA GpB Playoff Rap |
| Apr 2011 | Sam Shankland | Alexander Onischuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | ch-USA GpB Playoff Rap |
| Apr 2011 | Alexander Onischuk | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA Gr-B |
| May 2009 | Sam Shankland | Alexander Onischuk | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-USA |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Alexander Onischuk?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 2 wins, Alexander Onischuk has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Alexander Onischuk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2009 to Apr 2018.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Alexander Onischuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Scotch Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.