Bella Khotenashvili vs Inna Gaponenko
GM Bella Khotenashvili (2413) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Bella Khotenashvili and Inna Gaponenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Khotenashvili leads 7 wins to 0, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khotenashvili with White | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Gaponenko with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Bella Khotenashvili | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 | European Women Rapid 2024 |
| Jan 2024 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Modern Defense | BL 2324 w |
| Dec 2022 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20th EU-ch w |
| Jun 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 6th WchT w |
| Apr 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2013 | Inna Gaponenko | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14th ch-EU w |
| Mar 2012 | Bela Khotenashvili | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 13th ch-EU w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Bella Khotenashvili and Inna Gaponenko?
In 10 recorded games, Bella Khotenashvili has 7 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Bella Khotenashvili and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2012 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Bella Khotenashvili and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Attack, with Bf5 (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.