Sam Shankland vs Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650)
Sam Shankland and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2014 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Shankland leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Alcantara with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Alcantara |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Fujairah Global Superstar |
| May 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18th American Continental |
| Apr 2025 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Armageddon Americas Lose |
| Mar 2023 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Armageddon Americas Lose |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Armageddon Americas Lose |
| Jan 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Sam Shankland | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | American Cup Blitz |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2014 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10th American Continental |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara?
In 18 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 4 wins, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 6 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Oct 2014 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.