Ayaulym Kaldarova vs Zarina Nurgaliyeva
WIM Ayaulym Kaldarova (2029) · WIM Zarina Nurgaliyeva (2339)
Ayaulym Kaldarova and Zarina Nurgaliyeva have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Kaldarova leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kaldarova | Draws | Nurgaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaldarova with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Nurgaliyeva with White | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kaldarova | Draws | Nurgaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kaldarova | Draws | Nurgaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ Women 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Kazakhstan Cup Final w |
| Jul 2025 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Oskemen Open Masters |
| May 2025 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | ch-KAZ w 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Zonal 3.4 w |
| Dec 2024 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | World Blitz w 2024 |
| Dec 2024 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-KAZ w 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | Speed Chess w Play In 1 |
| Dec 2023 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | KAZ Cup Final w |
| Dec 2023 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | KAZ Cup Final w |
| Dec 2023 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | KAZ Cup Final w |
| Dec 2023 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | KAZ Cup Final w |
| Dec 2022 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | ch-KAZ w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ayaulym Kaldarova and Zarina Nurgaliyeva?
In 13 recorded games, Ayaulym Kaldarova has 3 wins, Zarina Nurgaliyeva has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ayaulym Kaldarova and Zarina Nurgaliyeva played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Ayaulym Kaldarova and Zarina Nurgaliyeva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.