Humpy Koneru vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Humpy Koneru (2524) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Humpy Koneru and Polina Shuvalova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Koneru leads 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Koneru | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koneru with White | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Shuvalova with White | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Koneru | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Koneru | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | H Koneru | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | H Koneru | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | H Koneru | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Pune WGP |
| Sep 2023 | Humpy Koneru | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Sep 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Humpy Koneru | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Sep 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Vienna Game | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Mar 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2022 | Humpy Koneru | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Humpy Koneru | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Humpy Koneru | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Humpy Koneru | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Humpy Koneru | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 24th EU-Cup w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Humpy Koneru and Polina Shuvalova?
In 12 recorded games, Humpy Koneru has 7 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Humpy Koneru and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Humpy Koneru and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.