Vladimir Zakhartsov vs Kirill Shubin
GM Vladimir Zakhartsov (2432) · GM Kirill Shubin (2490)
Vladimir Zakhartsov and Kirill Shubin have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zakhartsov leads 1 wins to 2 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (25% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakhartsov with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Shubin with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zakhartsov | Draws | Shubin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Kirill Shubin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 |
| Nov 2025 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 |
| Oct 2025 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chigorin Memorial 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Korchnoi Mem Open |
| Jul 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Kirill Shubin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 77th ch-RUS HL |
| Mar 2025 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Kirill Shubin | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Ivi GP Chess 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | Chigorin Mem Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | Satka Magnezit Group Cup |
| Nov 2023 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk Governor Cup Rapid |
| Oct 2019 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Kirill Shubin | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-RUS blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Vladimir Zakhartsov | Kirill Shubin | 1-0 | Orangutan opening | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2018 | Kirill Shubin | Vladimir Zakhartsov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Zakhartsov and Kirill Shubin?
In 12 recorded games, Vladimir Zakhartsov has 1 wins, Kirill Shubin has 2 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Vladimir Zakhartsov and Kirill Shubin played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Vladimir Zakhartsov and Kirill Shubin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Exchange Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.