Antoaneta Stefanova vs Bella Khotenashvili
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · GM Bella Khotenashvili (2413)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Bella Khotenashvili have played 24 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2011 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Stefanova leads 7 wins to 4, with 13 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Khotenashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| Khotenashvili with White | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Khotenashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 |
| Blitz | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Khotenashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | European Women Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | European Women Blitz 2026 |
| Nov 2023 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 24th chT-EU w |
| Oct 2023 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 27th EU-Cup w |
| Jan 2023 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Xian World Summit w |
| May 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2018 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Mar 2018 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-EU ACP w Rapid |
| Jul 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Chengdu FIDE GP (Women) |
| Mar 2016 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1-0 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jun 2014 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Lopota FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2013 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Catalan | Tashkent FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2013 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Dilijan FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2012 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| May 2011 | Bela Khotenashvili | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 12th EU-ch w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Bella Khotenashvili?
In 24 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 7 wins, Bella Khotenashvili has 4 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Bella Khotenashvili played each other?
Our database records 24 games between them, from May 2011 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Bella Khotenashvili play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.