Inna Gaponenko vs Nataliya Buksa
IM Inna Gaponenko (2308) · IM Nataliya Buksa (2382)
Inna Gaponenko and Nataliya Buksa have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2015 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Gaponenko leads 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gaponenko | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaponenko with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Buksa with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gaponenko | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gaponenko | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | Sicilian | European Women Blitz 2026 |
| Jun 2021 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Jun 2021 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Speed Chess w Q8 |
| Oct 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | chT-SRB w |
| Jun 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Jun 2020 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Speed Chess w Q4 |
| Jun 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | Microsoft Leogaming w |
| Jun 2020 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Microsoft Leogaming w |
| Dec 2019 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2018 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2018 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-UKR w 78th |
| Dec 2017 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 77th ch-UKR w |
| Dec 2016 | Nataliya Buksa | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 76th ch-UKR w |
| Dec 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | ch-UKR w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Inna Gaponenko and Nataliya Buksa?
In 14 recorded games, Inna Gaponenko has 6 wins, Nataliya Buksa has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Inna Gaponenko and Nataliya Buksa played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Dec 2015 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Inna Gaponenko and Nataliya Buksa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.