Antoaneta Stefanova vs Natalija Pogonina
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalija Pogonina have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2005 and the most recent in Jul 2021. Stefanova leads 10 wins to 1, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Pogonina with White | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Pogonina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jul 2021 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Jun 2019 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | St Petersburg Motiva Cup w |
| Oct 2017 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-EU blitz w |
| Jun 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 17th ch-EU w |
| Feb 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2015 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2008 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | 1st WMSG Rapid w |
| Jul 2008 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | North Urals Cup w 6th |
| Dec 2007 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 15th Solin |
| Jul 2007 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | North Urals Cup w 5th |
| Feb 2006 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open B |
| Sep 2005 | Natalija Pogonina | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10th EU-Cup w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalija Pogonina?
In 13 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 10 wins, Natalija Pogonina has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalija Pogonina played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Sep 2005 to Jul 2021.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalija Pogonina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.