Gulnar Mammadova vs Khanim Balajayeva
IM Gulnar Mammadova (2309) · IM Khanim Balajayeva (2356)
Gulnar Mammadova and Khanim Balajayeva have played 26 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2015 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Mammadova leads 3 wins to 3, with 20 draws (23% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mammadova | Draws | Balajayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammadova with White | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Balajayeva with White | 13 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mammadova | Draws | Balajayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mammadova | Draws | Balajayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C01 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-AZE w 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-AZE w 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian: Sämisch | ch-AZE w 2026 |
| Feb 2026 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-AZE w 2026 |
| Mar 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli |
| Mar 2025 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli |
| Mar 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Rap |
| Feb 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-AZE w 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-AZE w 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-AZE w 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-AZE w 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Wch Blitz w |
| Feb 2023 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-AZE w |
| Dec 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-AZE Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-AZE Rapid w |
| Sep 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Shusha Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Shusha Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | Shusha Rapid w |
| May 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-AZE w |
| Dec 2021 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 0-1 | Italian Game | Wch Blitz w |
| Mar 2020 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-AZE w |
| Feb 2019 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-AZE w |
| Feb 2018 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-AZE w |
| May 2017 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1-0 | Italian Game | Nakhchivan Open |
| May 2016 | Khanim Balajayeva | Gulnar Mammadova | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Nakhchivan Open |
| Oct 2015 | Gulnar Mammadova | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Baku Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Gulnar Mammadova and Khanim Balajayeva?
In 26 recorded games, Gulnar Mammadova has 3 wins, Khanim Balajayeva has 3 wins, and they have drawn 20 times.
How many times have Gulnar Mammadova and Khanim Balajayeva played each other?
Our database records 26 games between them, from Oct 2015 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Gulnar Mammadova and Khanim Balajayeva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.