Gata Kamsky vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
GM Gata Kamsky (2595) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Gata Kamsky and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2010 and the most recent in Nov 2024. Kamsky leads 6 wins to 1, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamsky with White | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamsky | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | G Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | London System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gata Kamsky | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5th Salamanca Masters |
| Aug 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Chess.com Rapid Wk8 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
| Jun 2020 | Gata Kamsky | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2010 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Gata Kamsky | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8th Gibraltar Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Gata Kamsky and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 12 recorded games, Gata Kamsky has 6 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 1 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Gata Kamsky and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2010 to Nov 2024.
What openings do Gata Kamsky and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.