Irina Krush vs Inna Gaponenko
GM Irina Krush (2401) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Irina Krush and Inna Gaponenko have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2018. Krush leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gaponenko with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B69 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Irina Krush | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2018 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Sicilian | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2018 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2018 | Irina Krush | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | World-ch w k.o. |
| Apr 2014 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Irina Krush | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Krush | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz sf w |
| May 2006 | Inna Gaponenko | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian | Olympiad Women-37 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Inna Gaponenko?
In 10 recorded games, Irina Krush has 3 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from May 2006 to Nov 2018.
What openings do Irina Krush and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.