Baira Kovanova vs Margarita Potapova
WGM Baira Kovanova (2271) · WIM Margarita Potapova (2215)
Baira Kovanova and Margarita Potapova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Kovanova leads 3 wins to 3, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovanova with White | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Potapova with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Baira Kovanova | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Oct 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Jul 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 19th Moscow Open w |
| Oct 2021 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Nov 2020 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS w |
| Oct 2017 | Margarita Potapova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-RUS rapid w |
| Oct 2016 | Baira Kovanova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | chT-RUS rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baira Kovanova and Margarita Potapova?
In 10 recorded games, Baira Kovanova has 3 wins, Margarita Potapova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Baira Kovanova and Margarita Potapova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Baira Kovanova and Margarita Potapova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Closed (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.