Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Valentina Gunina
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Valentina Gunina (2374)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Valentina Gunina have played 125 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2005 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Kosteniuk leads 49 wins to 61 - trailing overall, with 15 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 60 | 29 | 7 | 24 |
| Gunina with White | 65 | 20 | 8 | 37 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 86 | 31 | 9 | 46 |
| Classical | 29 | 14 | 5 | 10 |
| Rapid | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Most recent 30 of 125 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | V Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #45 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | V Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Swiss Queens Wed #44 |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | V Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | V Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | V Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Nov 2024 | V Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | V Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Swiss Queens Wed #39 |
| Jul 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #27 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Swiss Queens Wed #19 |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #18 |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #17 |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #15 |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #14 |
| Apr 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #13 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Mar 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #6 |
| Feb 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #5 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Feb 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Jul 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jul 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | FIDE World Cup w |
| Apr 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 11th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Dec 2020 | Valentina Gunina | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 70th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Valentina Gunina?
In 125 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 49 wins, Valentina Gunina has 61 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Valentina Gunina played each other?
Our database records 125 games between them, from May 2005 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Valentina Gunina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.