Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Alice Lee
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2504) · IM Alice Lee (2430)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alice Lee have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2024 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kosteniuk leads 5 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (78% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Lee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Lee with White | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Lee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Lee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Alice Lee | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2026 Cairns Cup |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Lee,Alice | Kosteniuk,A | 0-1 | Réti Opening | WSCC 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Lee,Alice | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | WSCC 2026 |
| Jun 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Alice Lee | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 4th Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alice Lee?
In 18 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 5 wins, Alice Lee has 9 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alice Lee played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Jun 2024 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Alice Lee play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (4 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.