Antoaneta Stefanova vs Nataliya Buksa
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · IM Nataliya Buksa (2382)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Nataliya Buksa have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Stefanova leads 7 wins to 1, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Buksa with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | N Buksa | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Italian Game | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Nataliya Buksa | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Nataliya Buksa | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Italian Game | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor |
| Dec 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2021 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | London System | ch-EU blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2017 | Nataliya Buksa | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Nataliya Buksa?
In 10 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 7 wins, Nataliya Buksa has 1 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Nataliya Buksa played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Nataliya Buksa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.