Antoaneta Stefanova vs Inna Gaponenko
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Inna Gaponenko have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Stefanova leads 10 wins to 3, with 12 draws (52% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 |
| Gaponenko with White | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | European Women Rapid 2026 |
| Jan 2026 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Italian Game | European Women Blitz 2026 |
| Oct 2022 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 26th EU-Cup w |
| Jun 2020 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q4 |
| Dec 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | ch-EU blitz w |
| Apr 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20th EU-ch w |
| Dec 2018 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | ch-EU blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez | ch-EU rapid w |
| Dec 2016 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Jun 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-EU rapid w |
| Mar 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Mar 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | World-ch w k.o. |
| Apr 2014 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Mar 2012 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 13th ch-EU w |
| Sep 2010 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2008 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | World-ch w k.o. |
| Sep 2008 | Inna Gaponenko | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | World-ch w k.o. |
| Apr 2006 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-EU 7th playoff w |
| Apr 2001 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2nd ch-EU w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Inna Gaponenko?
In 25 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 10 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 3 wins, and they have drawn 12 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.