Irina Krush vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Irina Krush (2401) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Irina Krush and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Oct 2018. Krush leads 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws (42% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Mar 2016 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Jun 2012 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2008 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | North American Match 1st |
| Apr 2008 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | North American Match 1st |
| Apr 2008 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | North American Match 1st |
| Mar 2008 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | North American Match 1st |
| Oct 2004 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Olympiad Women-36 |
| Oct 1998 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 33rd Olympiad Women |
| Jan 1996 | Irina Krush | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch U14 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 12 recorded games, Irina Krush has 4 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Oct 2018.
What openings do Irina Krush and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Horwitz Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.