Sam Shankland vs Conrad Holt
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Conrad Holt (2532)
Sam Shankland and Conrad Holt have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2010 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Shankland leads 5 wins to 3, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Holt with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Holt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Sam Shankland | C Holt | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2024 | C Holt | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Sam Shankland | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2017 | Sam Shankland | Conrad Holt | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Imre Konig Memorial |
| Sep 2017 | Conrad Holt | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Imre Konig Memorial |
| Feb 2017 | Sam Shankland | Conrad Holt | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Apr 2015 | Conrad Holt | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Jul 2013 | Conrad Holt | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 41st World Open |
| May 2013 | Conrad Holt | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| Sep 2012 | Sam Shankland | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | USA tt |
| Jul 2010 | Sam Shankland | Conrad Holt | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA U20 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Conrad Holt?
In 11 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 5 wins, Conrad Holt has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Conrad Holt played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jul 2010 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Conrad Holt play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.