Harika Dronavalli vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Harika Dronavalli (2453) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Harika Dronavalli and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Dronavalli leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronavalli with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Sep 2024 | Harika Dronavalli | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-45 |
| Dec 2022 | Harika Dronavalli | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2020 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| Feb 2016 | Harika Dronavalli | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 0-1 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Dec 2011 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd WchT w |
| Sep 2008 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Harika Dronavalli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World-ch w k.o. |
| Sep 2008 | Harika Dronavalli | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
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What is the head-to-head score between Harika Dronavalli and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 10 recorded games, Harika Dronavalli has 2 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Harika Dronavalli and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2008 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Harika Dronavalli and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.