Samuel Sevian vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Samuel Sevian (2701) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Samuel Sevian and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2014 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Sevian leads 10 wins to 1, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sevian | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevian with White | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Shimanov with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sevian | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sevian | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Colle System | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2023 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Apr 2022 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 0-1 | Indian Defense | PRO League Stage |
| Nov 2018 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Saint Louis Winter A |
| May 2017 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Saint Louis Spring C |
| May 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Saint Louis Spring C |
| Apr 2017 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11th Philadelphia Open |
| Oct 2016 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | 10th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Oct 2015 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Samuel Sevian | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9th Saint Louis SPICE Cup Open |
| Aug 2014 | Samuel Sevian | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | US Masters Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Samuel Sevian and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 15 recorded games, Samuel Sevian has 10 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Samuel Sevian and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Aug 2014 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Samuel Sevian and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Trompowsky Attack (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.