Humpy Koneru vs Elina Danielian
GM Humpy Koneru (2524) · GM Elina Danielian (2382)
Humpy Koneru and Elina Danielian have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2009 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Koneru leads 11 wins to 5, with 5 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Koneru | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koneru with White | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Danielian with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Koneru | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Koneru | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2020 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Online Olympiad KO Stage |
| Sep 2014 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Sharjah FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2014 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Lopota FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2013 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Tashkent FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2013 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Dilijan FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2012 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jul 2012 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2012 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Kazan FIDE GP w 4th |
| Dec 2011 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 3rd WchT w |
| Sep 2011 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial w |
| Sep 2011 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Moscow Botvinnik Memorial w |
| Aug 2011 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Rostov on Don FIDE GP w |
| Mar 2011 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Doha FIDE GP w 6th |
| Oct 2010 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15th EU-Cup w |
| Apr 2010 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2009 | Elina Danielian | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14th EU-Cup w |
| Aug 2009 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | 24th Athens Acropolis Open A |
| Mar 2009 | Humpy Koneru | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening | Istanbul FIDE GP w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Humpy Koneru and Elina Danielian?
In 21 recorded games, Humpy Koneru has 11 wins, Elina Danielian has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Humpy Koneru and Elina Danielian played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Mar 2009 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Humpy Koneru and Elina Danielian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.