Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Nino Batsiashvili
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2481) · GM Nino Batsiashvili (2459)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nino Batsiashvili have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Kosteniuk leads 11 wins to 10, with 5 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Batsiashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Batsiashvili with White | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Batsiashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Batsiashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Italian Game | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| May 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | TCh-FRA Top 12 w GpA |
| Jan 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | European Women Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | English Defense | European Women Blitz 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | TechM GCL Final |
| Dec 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | TechM GCL Final |
| Dec 2025 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 0-1 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Philidor | European Women Blitz 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #6 |
| Jan 2024 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | EU-ch Rapid w |
| Jan 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-EU Blitz w |
| Feb 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Philidor | PRO League Prelim |
| Oct 2021 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Dec 2018 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2018 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2016 | Nino Batsiashvili | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Jun 2015 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | ch-EU rapid w |
| Mar 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Nino Batsiashvili | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-EU rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nino Batsiashvili?
In 26 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 11 wins, Nino Batsiashvili has 10 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nino Batsiashvili played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Nino Batsiashvili play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Philidor (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.