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Sam Shankland vs Varuzhan Akobian

GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)

4
Shankland wins
6
draws
2
Akobian wins
12
games

Sam Shankland and Varuzhan Akobian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2024. Shankland leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesShanklandDrawsAkobian
Shankland with White7331
Akobian with White5131

Results by time format

FormatGamesShanklandDrawsAkobian
Classical9351
Blitz3111

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesShanklandDrawsAkobian
A41Rat Defense1010
A58Benoni Defense1010
A90Horwitz Defense1001
B07Pirc Defense1100
B12Caro-Kann: Advance Variation1100
C10French Defense1100
D31Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense1010
D37Indian Defense1010

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Mar 2024Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian0-1Horwitz DefenseAmerican Cup Blitz
Jan 2024Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1-0Pirc DefenseTitled Tue Late
Mar 2019Varuzhan AkobianSam Shankland1/2-1/2Slav Defensech-USA 63rd
Apr 2018Varuzhan AkobianSam Shankland0-1Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variationch-USA
Mar 2018Varuzhan AkobianSam Shankland1/2-1/2Benoni DefenseSaint Louis Spring A
Apr 2017Varuzhan AkobianSam Shankland1-0Slav Defensech-USA
Oct 2016Varuzhan AkobianSam Shankland1/2-1/2Grünfeld DefenseAtlantic City Millionaire Open
Apr 2016Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1-0French Defensech-USA
Apr 2015Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1/2-1/2Indian Defensech-USA
May 2014Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1-0Caro-Kann: Advance Variationch-USA
Apr 2012Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1/2-1/2Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox DefensePhiladelphia Open 6th
Apr 2010Sam ShanklandVaruzhan Akobian1/2-1/2Rat DefensePhiladelphia Open
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Sam Shankland and Varuzhan Akobian?

In 12 recorded games, Sam Shankland has 4 wins, Varuzhan Akobian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.

How many times have Sam Shankland and Varuzhan Akobian played each other?

Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2010 to Mar 2024.

What openings do Sam Shankland and Varuzhan Akobian play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.