Irina Krush vs Antoaneta Stefanova
GM Irina Krush (2401) · GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401)
Irina Krush and Antoaneta Stefanova have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Krush leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Stefanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Stefanova with White | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Stefanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Stefanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | I Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | English Opening | FIDE Women's Grand Swiss |
| May 2019 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Krush | 1-0 | London System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| Mar 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Feb 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Oct 2008 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| Mar 2007 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd La Roche sur Yon |
| Aug 2004 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 2nd North Urals Cup w |
| Nov 2002 | Irina Krush | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad Women-35 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Antoaneta Stefanova?
In 15 recorded games, Irina Krush has 4 wins, Antoaneta Stefanova has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Antoaneta Stefanova played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2002 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Irina Krush and Antoaneta Stefanova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.