Sergei Movsesian vs Alexei Shirov
GM Sergei Movsesian (2594) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Sergei Movsesian and Alexei Shirov have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1999 and the most recent in Jan 2016. Movsesian leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 11 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movsesian with White | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Shirov with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Movsesian | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | chT-CZE 1516 |
| Apr 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 21st chT-RUS |
| Apr 2013 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Taimanov | chT-RUS 20th |
| Oct 2010 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26th EU-Cup |
| Apr 2009 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16th chT-RUS |
| Sep 2007 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Karlsbad Czech Coal |
| Apr 2006 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | 13th chT-RUS |
| May 2005 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 35th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2004 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Sarajevo Bosnia 34th |
| May 2003 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 33rd Sarajevo Bosnia |
| May 2002 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Sarajevo Bosnia 32nd |
| Nov 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Olympiad-34 |
| Oct 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Bundesliga 2000-01 |
| Aug 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 37th Rubinstein Memorial |
| May 2000 | Alexei Shirov | Sergei Movsesian | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 30th Sarajevo Bosnia |
| Feb 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jan 1999 | Sergei Movsesian | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Dordrecht FPO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Sergei Movsesian and Alexei Shirov?
In 17 recorded games, Sergei Movsesian has 2 wins, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Sergei Movsesian and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jan 1999 to Jan 2016.
What openings do Sergei Movsesian and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Taimanov (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.