Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Gulnar Mammadova
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Gulnar Mammadova (2309)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Gulnar Mammadova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Kosteniuk leads 7 wins to 1, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Mammadova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Mammadova with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Mammadova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Mammadova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1-0 | Italian Game | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| May 2024 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| May 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #15 |
| May 2024 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #14 |
| Mar 2024 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Sep 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | WchT w Pool-A |
| Dec 2018 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Jul 2013 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14th ch-EU w |
| Jun 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| May 2012 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Wch Rapid w |
| Mar 2012 | Gulnar Mammadova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Gulnar Mammadova?
In 12 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 7 wins, Gulnar Mammadova has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Gulnar Mammadova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Gulnar Mammadova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.