Antoaneta Stefanova vs Irina Bulmaga
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · IM Irina Bulmaga (2345)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Irina Bulmaga have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Stefanova leads 4 wins to 2, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Scotch Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Bulmaga with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D29 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th European Teams Women |
| Jun 2024 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 0-1 | London System | BL 2324 w |
| Oct 2023 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Jun 2022 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Bydgoszcz w |
| May 2021 | Irina Bulmaga | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Gibraltar FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2020 | Irina Bulmaga | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Aug 2020 | Irina Bulmaga | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Jun 2020 | Irina Bulmaga | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Jun 2020 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w Q2 |
| Nov 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-EU blitz w |
| Apr 2018 | Irina Bulmaga | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 19th ch-EU w |
| Dec 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Irina Bulmaga?
In 12 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 4 wins, Irina Bulmaga has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Irina Bulmaga played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Irina Bulmaga play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Scotch Game (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.