Baira Kovanova vs Polina Shuvalova
WGM Baira Kovanova (2271) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Baira Kovanova and Polina Shuvalova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Kovanova leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovanova with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Shuvalova with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2025 | Baira Kovanova | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Aug 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Oct 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Oct 2022 | Baira Kovanova | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS Rapid w |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Feb 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Wch Blitz w |
| Jun 2020 | Baira Kovanova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Speed Chess w Q2 |
| Dec 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Nov 2016 | Baira Kovanova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 21st EU-Cup w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Baira Kovanova and Polina Shuvalova?
In 13 recorded games, Baira Kovanova has 2 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Baira Kovanova and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Nov 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Baira Kovanova and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.