Aliaksandra Tarasenka vs Varvara Poliakova
WIM Aliaksandra Tarasenka (2244) · WFM Varvara Poliakova (2229)
Aliaksandra Tarasenka and Varvara Poliakova have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2019 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Tarasenka leads 7 wins to 4, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Tarasenka | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarasenka with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Poliakova with White | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Tarasenka | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Tarasenka | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 92nd ch-BLR w |
| Sep 2025 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | World Girls U20 Blitz |
| Sep 2025 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Girls U20 Rapid |
| Jan 2025 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 91st ch-BLR w |
| Aug 2024 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | World U20 Girls Blitz Open |
| Aug 2024 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch U20 Girls Rapid |
| Apr 2024 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Jan 2024 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | ch-BLR w 80th |
| Jan 2023 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-BLR w |
| Apr 2022 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Dec 2021 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Motiva Online Blitz w |
| May 2021 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-BLR w 65th |
| Apr 2021 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Oct 2020 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-BLR w 64th |
| Feb 2020 | Varvara Poliakova | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | ch-BLR U18 Girls |
| May 2019 | Aliaksandra Tarasenka | Varvara Poliakova | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aliaksandra Tarasenka and Varvara Poliakova?
In 16 recorded games, Aliaksandra Tarasenka has 7 wins, Varvara Poliakova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aliaksandra Tarasenka and Varvara Poliakova played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2019 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Aliaksandra Tarasenka and Varvara Poliakova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Larsen Attack (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.