Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Le Thao Nguyen Pham
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham (2348)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Le Thao Nguyen Pham have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2016 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Kosteniuk leads 13 wins to 5, with 7 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Pham with White | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #27 |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #23 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #18 |
| May 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #15 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Swiss Queens Wed #13 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #9 |
| May 2022 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | London System | Speed Chess w GP1 |
| Dec 2017 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Wch Rapid w |
| Jun 2017 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 6th WchT w |
| Sep 2016 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-42 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Le Thao Nguyen Pham?
In 25 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 13 wins, Le Thao Nguyen Pham has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Le Thao Nguyen Pham played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Sep 2016 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Le Thao Nguyen Pham play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.