Harika Dronavalli vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Harika Dronavalli (2453) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2509)
Harika Dronavalli and Polina Shuvalova have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Dronavalli leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (61% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronavalli with White | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Shuvalova with White | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Dronavalli | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Sep 2026 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Tech Mahindra Global Chess League 2026 | Preliminary Stage |
| Apr 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Pune WGP |
| Mar 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Sep 2023 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Sep 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Sep 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Aug 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | chT-World Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1-0 | Center Game | Global Chess League |
| Jun 2023 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Global Chess League |
| May 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Nicosia FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2023 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2022 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk14 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| May 2021 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess w Q1 |
| Dec 2018 | Harika Dronavalli | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Mieses Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Polina Shuvalova | Harika Dronavalli | 1-0 | Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Harika Dronavalli and Polina Shuvalova?
In 18 recorded games, Harika Dronavalli has 4 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Harika Dronavalli and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Harika Dronavalli and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.