Sam Shankland vs Varuzhan Akobian
GM Sam Shankland (2658) · GM Varuzhan Akobian (2553)
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
| Split | Games | Shankland | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shankland with White | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Akobian with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shankland | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shankland | Draws | Akobian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | American Cup Blitz |
| Jan 2024 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2019 | Varuzhan Akobian | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA 63rd |
| Apr 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Sam Shankland | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-USA |
| Mar 2018 | Varuzhan Akobian | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Saint Louis Spring A |
| Apr 2017 | Varuzhan Akobian | Sam Shankland | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA |
| Oct 2016 | Varuzhan Akobian | Sam Shankland | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Atlantic City Millionaire Open |
| Apr 2016 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-USA |
| Apr 2015 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA |
| May 2014 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-USA |
| Apr 2012 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Philadelphia Open 6th |
| Apr 2010 | Sam Shankland | Varuzhan Akobian | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Philadelphia Open |
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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.