Baira Kovanova vs Yana Zhapova
WGM Baira Kovanova (2271) · FM Yana Zhapova (2220)
Baira Kovanova and Yana Zhapova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2023. Kovanova leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Italian Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovanova with White | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Zhapova with White | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovanova | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2023 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | RUS Cup final w |
| Oct 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Jul 2022 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| May 2022 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS w |
| Apr 2022 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Italian Game | Cheliabinsk Variation B |
| Sep 2021 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B |
| Sep 2021 | Yana Zhapova | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Satka Autumn Open w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Baira Kovanova and Yana Zhapova?
In 11 recorded games, Baira Kovanova has 4 wins, Yana Zhapova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Baira Kovanova and Yana Zhapova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Sep 2021 to Dec 2023.
What openings do Baira Kovanova and Yana Zhapova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Italian Game (2 games), followed by the Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.