Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Veronika Shubenkova
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2504) · WFM Veronika Shubenkova (2126)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Veronika Shubenkova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2023 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Kosteniuk leads 6 wins to 1, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Exchange Variation (5 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shubenkova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Shubenkova with White | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shubenkova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Shubenkova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Shubenkova,Veronika | Kosteniuk,A | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 |
| Aug 2025 | Veronika Shubenkova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #31 |
| Jul 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #26 |
| May 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #18 |
| May 2024 | Veronika Shubenkova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #17 |
| May 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #14 |
| Mar 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #9 |
| Mar 2024 | Veronika Shubenkova | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #6 |
| Dec 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Veronika Shubenkova | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Veronika Shubenkova?
In 10 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 6 wins, Veronika Shubenkova has 1 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Veronika Shubenkova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2023 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Veronika Shubenkova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Exchange Variation (5 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.