Baira Kovanova vs Maria Pershina
WGM Baira Kovanova (2271) · WFM Maria Pershina (2289)
Baira Kovanova and Maria Pershina have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Kovanova leads 8 wins to 3, with 6 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovanova with White | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Pershina with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Sicilian | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Oct 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Aug 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Ufa Penzina Memorial |
| Jul 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Dec 2022 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Cheliabinsk Evenings w |
| Jun 2022 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Nov 2021 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk GP w Rapid |
| Oct 2021 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Sep 2021 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B |
| Feb 2021 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 17th Moscow Open w |
| Oct 2020 | Mariya Yakimova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Dec 2019 | Baira Kovanova | Mariya Yakimova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baira Kovanova and Maria Pershina?
In 17 recorded games, Baira Kovanova has 8 wins, Maria Pershina has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Baira Kovanova and Maria Pershina played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Baira Kovanova and Maria Pershina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.