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Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Nataliya Buksa

GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Nataliya Buksa (2382)

10
Kosteniuk wins
3
draws
2
Buksa wins
15
games

Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nataliya Buksa have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Kosteniuk leads 10 wins to 2, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.

Results by color

SplitGamesKosteniukDrawsBuksa
Kosteniuk with White12822
Buksa with White3210

Results by time format

FormatGamesKosteniukDrawsBuksa
Blitz13832
Rapid2200

Openings in their games

ECOOpeningGamesKosteniukDrawsBuksa
B22Sicilian: Alapin4310
B21Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit2101
A46Indian Defense1100
B08Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit1100
B31Sicilian: Rossolimo1100
B32Sicilian1100
B45Sicilian: Four Knights1100
E06Réti Opening1001

All games

DateWhiteBlackResultOpeningEvent
Jan 2026Nataliya BuksaAlexandra Kosteniuk0-1Indian DefenseEuropean Women Blitz 2026
Dec 2024N BuksaAlexandra Kosteniuk1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin VariationSwiss Queens Wed #45
Nov 2024Alexandra KosteniukN Buksa1/2-1/2Sicilian: AlapinSwiss Queens Wed #41
Jul 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitSwiss Queens Wed #24
Jul 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: AlapinSwiss Queens Wed #23
Jun 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0SicilianSwiss Queens Wed #22
May 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitSwiss Queens Wed #17
Feb 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa0-1Réti OpeningSwiss Queens Wed #3
Feb 2024Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa0-1Sicilian: Smith-Morra GambitSwiss Queens Wed #2
Apr 2023Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1/2-1/2Queen's Pawn GameTitled Tue Early
Dec 2021Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: RossolimoWch Rapid w
Sep 2021Nataliya BuksaAlexandra Kosteniuk0-1Sicilian: Four KnightsOnline Olym Div Top-C
Nov 2019Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: Alapinch-EU blitz w
Oct 2019Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0English Opening: Neo-CatalanTitled Tue
Dec 2017Alexandra KosteniukNataliya Buksa1-0Sicilian: AlapinWch Blitz w
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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nataliya Buksa?

In 15 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 10 wins, Nataliya Buksa has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.

How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nataliya Buksa played each other?

Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Jan 2026.

What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nataliya Buksa play against each other?

The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.