Ilan Schnaider vs Karina Ambartsumova
IM Ilan Schnaider (2438) · IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385)
Ilan Schnaider and Karina Ambartsumova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in May 2026. Schnaider leads 12 wins to 0, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schnaider with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambartsumova with White | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Apr 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Ilan Schnaider | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilan Schnaider and Karina Ambartsumova?
In 12 recorded games, Ilan Schnaider has 12 wins, Karina Ambartsumova has 0 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Ilan Schnaider and Karina Ambartsumova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 2024 to May 2026.
What openings do Ilan Schnaider and Karina Ambartsumova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.