Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Polina Shuvalova have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Goryachkina leads 6 wins to 2, with 12 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Shuvalova with White | 12 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-RUS w 74th 2024 |
| Jul 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| May 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Nicosia FIDE GP w |
| May 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Italian Game | Astana GP w |
| Dec 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | EU-Cup w 25th |
| Jun 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | 74th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Dec 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS playoff w 70th |
| Dec 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS playoff w 70th |
| Dec 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | ch-RUS playoff w 70th |
| Dec 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS w 70th |
| Jun 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Speed Chess w Q1 |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 69th |
| Dec 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Aug 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 68th |
| Dec 2017 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Polina Shuvalova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-RUS w 67th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Polina Shuvalova?
In 20 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 6 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.