Etienne Bacrot vs Karina Ambartsumova
GM Etienne Bacrot (2619) · IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385)
Etienne Bacrot and Karina Ambartsumova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Bacrot leads 6 wins to 4, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacrot with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ambartsumova with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bacrot | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tuesday |
| Apr 2026 | Etienne Bacrot | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Karina Ambartsumova | Etienne Bacrot | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Etienne Bacrot and Karina Ambartsumova?
In 11 recorded games, Etienne Bacrot has 6 wins, Karina Ambartsumova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Etienne Bacrot and Karina Ambartsumova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Nov 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Etienne Bacrot and Karina Ambartsumova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.