Sanan Sjugirov vs Aleksandr Shimanov
GM Sanan Sjugirov (2544) · GM Aleksandr Shimanov (2581)
Sanan Sjugirov and Aleksandr Shimanov have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2008 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Sjugirov leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjugirov with White | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Shimanov with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Sjugirov | Draws | Shimanov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess.com Open PlayIn2 |
| Sep 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2022 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Oct 2021 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Speed Super Swiss Final |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Speed Chess GP2 |
| Jul 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Titled Tue |
| Aug 2019 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 0-1 | Catalan | St Petersburg Rapid |
| Jun 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League |
| Apr 2015 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Aug 2014 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13th ch-World University |
| Dec 2013 | Sanan Sjugirov | Aleksandr Shimanov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | 9th Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup A |
| Mar 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-RUS U20 |
| Jan 2008 | Aleksandr Shimanov | Sanan Sjugirov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | St Petersburg FINEC GM A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sanan Sjugirov and Aleksandr Shimanov?
In 15 recorded games, Sanan Sjugirov has 3 wins, Aleksandr Shimanov has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Sanan Sjugirov and Aleksandr Shimanov played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2008 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Sanan Sjugirov and Aleksandr Shimanov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Slav Setup (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.