Carissa Yip vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
IM Carissa Yip (2458) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Carissa Yip and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Yip leads 2 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Modern Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yip | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yip with White | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yip | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yip | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | ? | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | ACCENTUS Chess960 Challengers |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Owen Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Modern Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Modern Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Anderssen's opening | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Owen Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 0-1 | Modern Defense | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | WSCC |
| Aug 2025 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Center Game | WSCC |
| Dec 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Carissa Yip | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | World Rapid Women 2024 |
| Feb 2020 | Carissa Yip | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd Saint Louis Cairns Cup w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Carissa Yip and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 18 recorded games, Carissa Yip has 2 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 10 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Carissa Yip and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Feb 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Carissa Yip and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Modern Defense (3 games), followed by the Owen Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.