Elena Fatalibekova vs Ludmila Saunina
WGM Elena Fatalibekova (2135) · WGM Ludmila Saunina (1966)
Elena Fatalibekova and Ludmila Saunina have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1975 and the most recent in Oct 2014. Fatalibekova leads 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fatalibekova | Draws | Saunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalibekova with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Saunina with White | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fatalibekova | Draws | Saunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fatalibekova | Draws | Saunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 24th Wch Seniors w |
| Nov 2012 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Wch Seniors w 22nd |
| Nov 2011 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 1-0 | London System | Wch Seniors w 21st |
| Oct 2011 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Moscow Gaprindashvili Jubilee |
| Apr 2011 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-RUS Seniors w |
| Apr 2010 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU Seniors w |
| Oct 2009 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-RUS Seniors w |
| Oct 2008 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Seniors w |
| Sep 2006 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Wch Seniors w 16th |
| Dec 2005 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Seniors w |
| Oct 2005 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Seniors w 15th |
| Jan 2003 | Ludmila Saunina | Elena Fatalibekova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Wch Seniors w 13th |
| Jan 2002 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | RUS Cup w |
| Jan 1975 | Elena Fatalibekova | Ludmila Saunina | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | ch-URS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elena Fatalibekova and Ludmila Saunina?
In 14 recorded games, Elena Fatalibekova has 5 wins, Ludmila Saunina has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Elena Fatalibekova and Ludmila Saunina played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Jan 1975 to Oct 2014.
What openings do Elena Fatalibekova and Ludmila Saunina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.