Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
IM Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (2293) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2000 and the most recent in Apr 2021. Kovalevskaya leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalevskaya with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Mar 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Oct 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Aug 2015 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | ch-RUS w 65th |
| Nov 2014 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Chimer System | ch-RUS w 64th |
| Jan 2014 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | ch-Moscow Superfinal w |
| Oct 2013 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-RUS 63rd w |
| Aug 2013 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | English Opening | 14th ch-EU w |
| Oct 2011 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Aug 2011 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Rostov on Don FIDE GP w |
| Jul 2005 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Sicilian | 3rd North Urals Cup w |
| May 2005 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Richter-Veresov Attack | ch-RUS w |
| Jul 2004 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS 54th w |
| May 2000 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 14 recorded games, Ekaterina Kovalevskaya has 2 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from May 2000 to Apr 2021.
What openings do Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Chimer System (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.