Karina Ambartsumova vs Dmitry Goltsev
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · FM Dmitry Goltsev (2155)
Karina Ambartsumova and Dmitry Goltsev have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2022 and the most recent in Jul 2025. Ambartsumova leads 2 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Goltsev with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Goltsev |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Dmitry Goltsev | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2023 | Karina Ambartsumova | Dmitry Goltsev | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2022 | Dmitry Goltsev | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Dmitry Goltsev?
In 11 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 2 wins, Dmitry Goltsev has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Dmitry Goltsev played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2022 to Jul 2025.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Dmitry Goltsev play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.