Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Rameshbabu Vaishali
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2496)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rameshbabu Vaishali have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Goryachkina leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Vaishali with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | FIDE Women Candidates |
| Apr 2026 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | FIDE Women Candidates |
| Jan 2026 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Colle System | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Nov 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Apr 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Candidates Tournament w |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Candidates Tournament w |
| Oct 2023 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Mar 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2022 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Astana GP w |
| Dec 2021 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Jun 2020 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Speed Chess w Q2 Final |
| Jun 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Speed Chess w Q2 Final |
| Jun 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Speed Chess w Q2 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rameshbabu Vaishali?
In 18 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 4 wins, Rameshbabu Vaishali has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rameshbabu Vaishali played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Rameshbabu Vaishali play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.