Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Matthias Bluebaum
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Matthias Bluebaum have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Kosteniuk leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Bluebaum with White | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ? | ? | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E17 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Matthias Bluebaum | * | ? | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | ACCENTUS Chess960 Masters |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Speed Chess Q1 Sw |
| Oct 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Chess.com Rapid Wk13 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2021 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess GP1 |
| Jan 2018 | Matthias Bluebaum | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Titled Tue |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 2 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the French: Exchange Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.