Sam Shankland vs Timur Gareyev
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Timur Gareyev (2552)
Sam Shankland and Timur Gareyev have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Shankland leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Gareyev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Gareyev with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Gareyev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Gareyev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B65 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA 63rd |
| Feb 2017 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | 3rd Burlingame Chinggis |
| Apr 2015 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | ch-USA |
| Mar 2015 | Timur Gareyev | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Hawaii GM Rapid |
| Mar 2015 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hawaii GM Blitz |
| Mar 2015 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1-0 | Sicilian | Hawaii GM Rapid |
| Mar 2015 | Timur Gareyev | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | Hawaii GM Blitz |
| May 2014 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-USA |
| Dec 2013 | Timur Gareyev | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | 23rd North American Open |
| Jun 2012 | Sam Shankland | Timur Gareyev | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Las Vegas National Open |
| Jun 2010 | Timur Gareyev | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Mesa Copper State A |
| May 2010 | Timur Gareyev | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 19th Chicago Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Timur Gareyev?
In 12 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 5 wins, Timur Gareyev has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Sam Shankland and Timur Gareyev played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from May 2010 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Sam Shankland and Timur Gareyev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.