Galina Strutinskaia vs Nona Gaprindashvili
WGM Galina Strutinskaia (2138) · GM Nona Gaprindashvili (2168)
Galina Strutinskaia and Nona Gaprindashvili have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Strutinskaia leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Strutinskaia | Draws | Gaprindashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strutinskaia with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Gaprindashvili with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Strutinskaia | Draws | Gaprindashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Strutinskaia | Draws | Gaprindashvili |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D61 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | G Strutinskaya | Nona Gaprindashvili | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 33rd World Senior w 65+ |
| Nov 2024 | Nona Gaprindashvili | G Strutinskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | 32nd World Senior Women |
| Nov 2014 | Galina N Strutinskaya | Nona Gaprindashvili | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 24th Wch Seniors w |
| Mar 2013 | Galina N Strutinskaya | Nona Gaprindashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-EU Seniors rap w |
| Mar 2013 | Nona Gaprindashvili | Galina N Strutinskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-EU Seniors w 13th |
| Nov 2012 | Nona Gaprindashvili | Galina N Strutinskaya | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | Wch Seniors w 22nd |
| Aug 2012 | Nona Gaprindashvili | Galina N Strutinskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-EU Seniors w 12th |
| Nov 2011 | Galina N Strutinskaya | Nona Gaprindashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Seniors w 21st |
| Apr 2011 | Galina N Strutinskaya | Nona Gaprindashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | 11th ch-EU Seniors |
| Nov 2009 | Nona Gaprindashvili | Galina N Strutinskaya | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 19th Wch Seniors w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Galina Strutinskaia and Nona Gaprindashvili?
In 10 recorded games, Galina Strutinskaia has 2 wins, Nona Gaprindashvili has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Galina Strutinskaia and Nona Gaprindashvili played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2009 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Galina Strutinskaia and Nona Gaprindashvili play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.