Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Polina Shuvalova have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Kosteniuk leads 12 wins to 10, with 4 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Shuvalova with White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Owen Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #23 |
| Jun 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #22 |
| May 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #5 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #3 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Nicosia FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | London System | Astana GP w |
| Jul 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Rapid Wk20 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | Chess.com Rapid Wk17 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Italian Game | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Dec 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 70th |
| Aug 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS w 69th |
| Dec 2018 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS w 68th |
| May 2016 | Polina Shuvalova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18th chT-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Polina Shuvalova?
In 26 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 12 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 10 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from May 2016 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.