Gata Kamsky vs Aleksandra Goryachkina
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536)
Gata Kamsky and Aleksandra Goryachkina have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2016 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Kamsky leads 9 wins to 2, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (4 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Goryachkina with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C10 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | G Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | G Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Gata Kamsky | 1-0 | Catalan | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2021 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Sep 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2017 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1-0 | London System | chT-RUS rapid |
| Jan 2016 | Gata Kamsky | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 14th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Aleksandra Goryachkina?
In 16 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 9 wins, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Aleksandra Goryachkina played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 2016 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Aleksandra Goryachkina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (4 games), followed by the London System (4). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.