Irina Bulmaga vs Mariya Muzychuk
IM Irina Bulmaga (2345) · GM Mariya Muzychuk (2463)
Irina Bulmaga and Mariya Muzychuk have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Aug 2022. Bulmaga leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bulmaga | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulmaga with White | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Muzychuk with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bulmaga | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bulmaga | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Olympiad Women-44 |
| Jun 2022 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Bydgoszcz w |
| Sep 2021 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | EU-Cup w 25th |
| May 2021 | Mariya Muzychuk | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Gibraltar FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Wch Rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-EU blitz w |
| May 2013 | Mariya Muzychuk | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14th ch-EUR |
| Mar 2013 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 4th WchT w |
| Mar 2009 | Mariya Muzychuk | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10th ch-EU w |
| Sep 2006 | Irina Bulmaga | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU U14 Girls |
| Nov 2004 | Mariya Muzychuk | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Sicilian | Wch U12 Girls |
| Nov 2002 | Mariya Muzychuk | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | Wch U10 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Bulmaga and Mariya Muzychuk?
In 12 recorded games, Irina Bulmaga has 2 wins, Mariya Muzychuk has 4 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Irina Bulmaga and Mariya Muzychuk played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Aug 2022.
What openings do Irina Bulmaga and Mariya Muzychuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.