Sam Shankland vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Sam Shankland (2648) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2671)
Sam Shankland and Matthias Bluebaum have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2011 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Shankland leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Bluebaum with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue 29th Sep 2026 |
| May 2026 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Apr 2025 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Colle System | Opera Euro Rapid Prelim |
| Oct 2020 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Chessable Qualifier |
| Aug 2011 | Sam Shankland | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20th Dresden ZMD Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 10 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 2 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2011 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.