Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Stavroula Tsolakidou
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · IM Stavroula Tsolakidou (2432)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Stavroula Tsolakidou have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2015 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Goryachkina leads 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 66 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Tsolakidou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Tsolakidou with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Tsolakidou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Tsolakidou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Stavroula Tsolakidou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Jan 2026 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Mar 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Nikosia WGP |
| Nov 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Shymkent WGP |
| Oct 2024 | Stavroula Tsolakidou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 28th ECC w |
| Jul 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 0-1 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| Nov 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 23rd chT-EU w |
| Dec 2020 | Stavroula Tsolakidou | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | EU-Cup Online Gr-A w |
| Jan 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17th Gibraltar Masters |
| Oct 2018 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Nov 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Stavroula Tsolakidou | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Stavroula Tsolakidou?
In 12 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 4 wins, Stavroula Tsolakidou has 3 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Stavroula Tsolakidou played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2015 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Stavroula Tsolakidou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.