Antoaneta Stefanova vs Aleksandra Goryachkina
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Aleksandra Goryachkina have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2014 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Stefanova leads 5 wins to 5, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Goryachkina with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Jul 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jul 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jul 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jul 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | FIDE World Cup w |
| Oct 2020 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Oct 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Capechecs Online Trophy A |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Lausanne FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Skolkovo FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2016 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Jul 2014 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Modern Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Aleksandra Goryachkina?
In 14 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 5 wins, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Aleksandra Goryachkina played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jul 2014 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Aleksandra Goryachkina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.