Simen Agdestein vs Alexei Shirov
GM Simen Agdestein (2525) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Simen Agdestein and Alexei Shirov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1991 and the most recent in Feb 2001. Agdestein leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdestein with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Shirov with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Agdestein | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A95 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2001 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Bergen Radisson SAS Match |
| Feb 2001 | Alexei Shirov | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Bergen Radisson SAS Match |
| Feb 2001 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Bergen Radisson SAS Match |
| Feb 2001 | Alexei Shirov | Simen Agdestein | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Bergen Radisson SAS Match |
| Nov 1999 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Bundesliga 1999-00 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Gausdal Match |
| Jan 1992 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | English Opening | Gausdal Match |
| Jan 1992 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Gausdal Match |
| Jan 1992 | Alexei Shirov | Simen Agdestein | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Gausdal Match |
| Jan 1991 | Simen Agdestein | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Hastings 9192 |
| Jan 1991 | Alexei Shirov | Simen Agdestein | 0-1 | Scotch Game | Hastings 9192 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Simen Agdestein and Alexei Shirov?
In 11 recorded games, Simen Agdestein has 3 wins, Alexei Shirov has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Simen Agdestein and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1991 to Feb 2001.
What openings do Simen Agdestein and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.