Etienne Bacrot vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Etienne Bacrot and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2012 and the most recent in May 2026. Bacrot leads 7 wins to 1, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Luc Winants Mem 2026 |
| Apr 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk5 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk3 Swiss |
| Dec 2021 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2013 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Geneve Masters GpB |
| Jun 2013 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Geneve Masters GpB |
| Jul 2012 | Etienne Bacrot | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Biel Exhibition Blitz |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Etienne Bacrot | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Biel Exhibition Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 12 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 7 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2012 to May 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.