Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Nana Dzagnidze
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Nana Dzagnidze (2478)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Nana Dzagnidze have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2013 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Goryachkina leads 7 wins to 0, with 13 draws (35% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Dzagnidze with White | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Nikosia WGP |
| Nov 2024 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Oct 2024 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 28th ECC w |
| May 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Catalan | Nicosia FIDE GP w |
| Mar 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Nov 2021 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 23rd chT-EU w |
| Mar 2020 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Lausanne FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2019 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 22nd chT-EU w |
| Jun 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Candidates w |
| Jun 2019 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Candidates w |
| Apr 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 18th ch-EU w |
| Dec 2016 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2013 | Nana Dzagnidze | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 14th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Nana Dzagnidze?
In 20 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 7 wins, Nana Dzagnidze has 0 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Nana Dzagnidze played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Aug 2013 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Nana Dzagnidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.