Karina Ambartsumova vs Alexandros Papasimakopoulos
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Alexandros Papasimakopoulos (2339)
Karina Ambartsumova and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2012 and the most recent in May 2026. Ambartsumova leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Papasimakopoulos with White | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Papasimakopoulos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B44 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | - | 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Karina Ambartsumova | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2021 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Arena Mar 6th |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5th Paleochora Open |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos?
In 12 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 4 wins, Alexandros Papasimakopoulos has 7 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jul 2012 to May 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.