Elvira Berend vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
WGM Elvira Berend (2255) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Elvira Berend and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2001 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Berend leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Berend | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berend with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Berend | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Berend | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | E Berend | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Jan 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | E Berend | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | European Women Rapid 2024 |
| Dec 2022 | Elvira Berend | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-EU Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elvira Berend | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-EU Blitz |
| Oct 2020 | Elvira Berend | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess Super Swiss |
| Jul 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elvira Berend | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2019 | Elvira Berend | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Elvira Berend | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elvira Berend | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2001 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Elvira Berend | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elvira Berend and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 10 recorded games, Elvira Berend has 2 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Elvira Berend and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2001 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Elvira Berend and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (1 games), followed by the Dutch Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.