Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Elina Danielian
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Elina Danielian (2382)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Elina Danielian have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2001 and the most recent in Aug 2023. Kosteniuk leads 11 wins to 4, with 8 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Danielian with White | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | chT-World Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Mar 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Sep 2018 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Dec 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2017 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21st chT-EU w |
| Apr 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Nov 2015 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU w |
| Jun 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Lopota FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2013 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Tashkent FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2012 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Oct 2012 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Chimer System | EU-Cup w 17th |
| Jun 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Kazan FIDE GP w 4th |
| Sep 2011 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16th EU-Cup w |
| Aug 2011 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Rostov on Don FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2009 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8th chT-EU w |
| Oct 2007 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 16th chT-EU w |
| Mar 2006 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Modern Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2006 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2004 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | French Defense | 5th ch-EU w |
| Jan 2001 | Elina Danielian | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-EU rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Elina Danielian?
In 23 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 11 wins, Elina Danielian has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Elina Danielian played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Jan 2001 to Aug 2023.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Elina Danielian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.