Tomi Nyback vs Alexei Shirov
GM Tomi Nyback (2601) · GM Alexei Shirov (2601)
Tomi Nyback and Alexei Shirov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2004 and the most recent in Feb 2023. Nyback leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nyback | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyback with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Shirov with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nyback | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nyback | Draws | Shirov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Tomi Nyback | Alexei Shirov | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Tallinn Leito Memorial |
| Apr 2019 | Alexei Shirov | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Torre Attack | chT-FIN 1819 |
| Feb 2018 | Tomi Nyback | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-FIN 1718 |
| Nov 2015 | Alexei Shirov | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16th Puhajarve rap Open |
| Nov 2015 | Tomi Nyback | Alexei Shirov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 20th chT-EU |
| Mar 2014 | Alexei Shirov | Tomi Nyback | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-FIN 1314 |
| Aug 2012 | Alexei Shirov | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Olympiad-40 |
| Jan 2012 | Tomi Nyback | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Keres Memorial Rapid 21st |
| Oct 2009 | Tomi Nyback | Alexei Shirov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25th EU-Cup |
| Oct 2004 | Alexei Shirov | Tomi Nyback | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Olympiad-36 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Tomi Nyback and Alexei Shirov?
In 10 recorded games, Tomi Nyback has 1 wins, Alexei Shirov has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Tomi Nyback and Alexei Shirov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2004 to Feb 2023.
What openings do Tomi Nyback and Alexei Shirov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.