Amina Kairbekova vs Liya Kurmangaliyeva
WGM Amina Kairbekova (2328) · FM Liya Kurmangaliyeva (2361)
Amina Kairbekova and Liya Kurmangaliyeva have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in May 2026. Kairbekova leads 8 wins to 5, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kairbekova | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kairbekova with White | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Kurmangaliyeva with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kairbekova | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kairbekova | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-KAZ Women 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Kazakhstan Cup Final w |
| Sep 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | World Girls U20 Blitz |
| Aug 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | Qonaev Cup Masters |
| May 2025 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | ch-KAZ w 2025 |
| Dec 2024 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-KAZ w 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Karaganda Akim Cup w |
| Dec 2023 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-KAZ w |
| Oct 2023 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch U20 Girls Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Wch U20 Girls Rapid |
| Mar 2023 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | ch-UZB w |
| Sep 2021 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A |
| Dec 2020 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | KAZ Cup Blitz w |
| Dec 2020 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | KAZ Cup Rapid w |
| Dec 2020 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ w |
| Jun 2020 | Amina Kairbekova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Djerba Online w |
| Apr 2018 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Amina Kairbekova | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | ch-KAZ w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Amina Kairbekova and Liya Kurmangaliyeva?
In 18 recorded games, Amina Kairbekova has 8 wins, Liya Kurmangaliyeva has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Amina Kairbekova and Liya Kurmangaliyeva played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2018 to May 2026.
What openings do Amina Kairbekova and Liya Kurmangaliyeva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Pirc Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.