Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Natalija Pogonina
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalija Pogonina have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2009 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Goryachkina leads 5 wins to 2, with 12 draws (37% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Pogonina with White | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Dec 2020 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | EU-Cup Online Final w |
| Dec 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS w 70th |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-RUS w 69th |
| Aug 2018 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 68th |
| Dec 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-RUS playoff w 67th |
| Dec 2017 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS playoff w 67th |
| Dec 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 67th |
| Oct 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-EU rapid w |
| Oct 2017 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Scotch Game | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2016 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS 66th w |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2016 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Aug 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 65th |
| Dec 2014 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 64th |
| Oct 2013 | Natalija Pogonina | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS 63rd w |
| Jan 2009 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Moscow Open w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalija Pogonina?
In 19 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 5 wins, Natalija Pogonina has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalija Pogonina played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 2009 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalija Pogonina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.