Gukesh D vs Sam Shankland: Head-to-Head Record
8 games · 4 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses for Gukesh D
Gukesh D and Sam Shankland played 8 games between 2021 and 2025. Gukesh D leads the head-to-head record against Sam Shankland, winning 4 games to 2, with 2 draws. Gukesh D scores 62.5% against Sam Shankland (a draw counts as half a point). They met most often at Saint Louis Blitz 2025 2025 (2 games).
Results by colour
| Gukesh D played | Games | Gukesh D won | Draws | Sam Shankland won | Gukesh D score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Black | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 50% |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 62.5% |
Where they met most
| Event | Year | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 2 |
| 8th Gashimov Mem Blitz | 2022 | 2 |
| Tata Steel India Blitz | 2021 | 2 |

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Who has won more games, Gukesh D or Sam Shankland?
Gukesh D leads the head-to-head record against Sam Shankland, winning 4 games to 2, with 2 draws.
How many games have Gukesh D and Sam Shankland played?
8 games between 2021 and 2025: Gukesh D won 4, Sam Shankland won 2 and 2 games were drawn.
What is the head-to-head record of Gukesh D vs Sam Shankland?
Gukesh D has 4 wins, 2 draws and 2 losss against Sam Shankland (62.5% of the points).
When did Gukesh D and Sam Shankland last play?
Their latest game in our archive was at Saint Louis Rapid 2025 2025 (1-0); the first was at Tata Steel India Blitz 2021.
Which opening have Gukesh D and Sam Shankland played most?
ECO C41, in 1 game of their 8 games.
Can I replay the games of Gukesh D vs Sam Shankland?
Yes. Every game below opens move by move with Stockfish 19's evaluation, the PGN, and Play This Position Against Stockfish.
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