Sam Shankland vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (2766)
Sam Shankland and Nodirbek Abdusattorov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Shankland leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Abdusattorov with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Abdusattorov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 15th London Classic Elite |
| Aug 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Saint Louis Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Saint Louis Rapid |
| Mar 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Gashimov Memorial Blitz 8th |
| Dec 2022 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | English Opening | 8th Gashimov Memorial Rapid |
| Jul 2019 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Biel Blitz 52nd |
| Jul 2019 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0-1 | Philidor | Biel Blitz 52nd |
| Jul 2019 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 52nd Biel |
| Jul 2019 | Sam Shankland | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 52nd Biel Rapid |
| Dec 2015 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Qatar Masters Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Nodirbek Abdusattorov?
In 15 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 3 wins, Nodirbek Abdusattorov has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Nodirbek Abdusattorov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Nodirbek Abdusattorov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the London System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.