Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Qian Huang
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · WGM Qian Huang (2366)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Qian Huang have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Mar 2019. Kosteniuk leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Huang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Huang with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Huang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Huang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12th WchT w |
| Mar 2016 | Qian Huang | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 0-1 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Qian Huang | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Mar 2013 | Qian Huang | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4th WchT w |
| Jul 2012 | Qian Huang | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | RUS-CHN Summit w 8th |
| Jun 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jun 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Qian Huang | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Qian Huang?
In 11 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 4 wins, Qian Huang has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Qian Huang played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Mar 2019.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Qian Huang play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.