Baira Kovanova vs Valentina Gunina
WGM Baira Kovanova (2271) · GM Valentina Gunina (2374)
Baira Kovanova and Valentina Gunina have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2003 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Kovanova leads 7 wins to 6, with 5 draws (72% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovanova with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Gunina with White | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS 74th w |
| May 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS w |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Oct 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-RUS Rapid w |
| Dec 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Feb 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Catalan | 17th Moscow Open w |
| Oct 2013 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-RUS 63rd w |
| Aug 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 62 |
| Aug 2011 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 61st ch-RUS w |
| Jun 2011 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 61st ch-RUS w |
| Apr 2011 | Valentina Gunina | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Apr 2009 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS w 10th |
| Mar 2007 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Jul 2006 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 56th ch-RUS w |
| Mar 2006 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Mar 2003 | Baira Kovanova | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Baira Kovanova and Valentina Gunina?
In 18 recorded games, Baira Kovanova has 7 wins, Valentina Gunina has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Baira Kovanova and Valentina Gunina played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Mar 2003 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Baira Kovanova and Valentina Gunina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.