Sam Shankland vs Grigoriy Oparin
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Grigoriy Oparin (2643)
Sam Shankland and Grigoriy Oparin have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Shankland leads 4 wins to 4, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Vienna Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Oparin with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Oparin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | G Oparin | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-USA 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Sam Shankland | G Oparin | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | G Oparin | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | G Oparin | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Saint Louis Rapid |
| May 2025 | Sam Shankland | G Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 18th American Continental |
| Feb 2025 | Sam Shankland | Grigoriy Oparin | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | G Oparin | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA 2024 |
| Apr 2022 | Sam Shankland | Grigoriy Oparin | 1-0 | Indian Defense | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Grigoriy Oparin | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | King's Pawn Game: King's Head Opening | Chessable Qualifier |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Grigoriy Oparin?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 4 wins, Grigoriy Oparin has 4 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Grigoriy Oparin played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Grigoriy Oparin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Vienna Game (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.