Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Goryachkina leads 8 wins to 5, with 6 draws (68% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2021 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | WchT w Pool-A |
| Mar 2021 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2019 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 22nd chT-EU w |
| Sep 2018 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Apr 2018 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Catalan | 16th ch-EU w |
| Mar 2015 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Catalan | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2012 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 19 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 8 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.