Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Ekaterina Atalik
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Ekaterina Atalik (2356)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Ekaterina Atalik have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kosteniuk leads 5 wins to 5, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Atalik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Atalik with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Atalik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Atalik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Atalik | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | European Women Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Atalik | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | European Women Blitz 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | E Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Jan 2025 | E Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | European Women Blitz 2024 |
| Dec 2021 | Ekaterina Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2017 | Ekaterina Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 21st chT-EU w |
| Apr 2013 | Ekaterina Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | chT-RUS 14th w |
| Jul 2004 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Atalik | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 54th w |
| May 2000 | Ekaterina Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-RUS w |
| May 1999 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Atalik | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-RUS49 w |
| Jan 1998 | Ekaterina Atalik | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Ekaterina Atalik?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 5 wins, Ekaterina Atalik has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Ekaterina Atalik played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Ekaterina Atalik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.