Sam Shankland vs Daniil Dubov
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Daniil Dubov (2652)
Sam Shankland and Daniil Dubov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Shankland leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Dubov with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Dubov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D54 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | English Opening | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Sam Shankland | Daniil Dubov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Daniil Dubov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2025 | Sam Shankland | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup |
| Dec 2024 | Daniil Dubov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Rapid 2024 |
| Jun 2024 | Sam Shankland | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2022 | Daniil Dubov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 84th Tata Steel Masters |
| Feb 2021 | Sam Shankland | Daniil Dubov | 0-1 | Albin Countergambit | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Aug 2020 | Sam Shankland | Daniil Dubov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Daniil Dubov?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 2 wins, Daniil Dubov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Daniil Dubov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Daniil Dubov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.