Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Almira Skripchenko
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Almira Skripchenko (2371)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Almira Skripchenko have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Oct 2017. Kosteniuk leads 5 wins to 1, with 9 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Skripchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Skripchenko with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Skripchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Skripchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Philidor | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2016 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2016 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Oct 2015 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2011 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Sep 2010 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| May 2007 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Villandry |
| May 2007 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Villandry |
| Aug 2005 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 15th chT-EU w |
| Jun 2004 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Warsaw w |
| Jun 2004 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Warsaw w |
| Dec 2001 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | World-ch w k.o. |
| Dec 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | World-ch w k.o. |
| Apr 2001 | Almira Skripchenko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2nd ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Almira Skripchenko?
In 15 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 5 wins, Almira Skripchenko has 1 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Almira Skripchenko played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Oct 2017.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Almira Skripchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.