Irina Krush vs Nazi Paikidze
GM Irina Krush (2401) · IM Nazi Paikidze (2309)
Irina Krush and Nazi Paikidze have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Krush leads 7 wins to 5, with 5 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Paikidze with White | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Classical | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Nazi Paikidze | I Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-USA w 2025 |
| Mar 2025 | I Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2025 | Nazi Paikidze | I Krush | 0-1 | Réti Opening | American Cup Elim w |
| Oct 2024 | I Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | ch-USA w 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | American Cup Champ w |
| Mar 2024 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Modern Defense | American Cup Champ w |
| Mar 2024 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | American Cup Champ w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Indian Defense | American Cup Champ w |
| Oct 2023 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-USA w |
| Oct 2022 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | ch-USA w |
| Oct 2021 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2018 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2017 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2016 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2015 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | ch-USA w |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Krush | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Nazi Paikidze | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Wch Blitz Final w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Nazi Paikidze?
In 17 recorded games, Irina Krush has 7 wins, Nazi Paikidze has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Nazi Paikidze played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Irina Krush and Nazi Paikidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.