Karina Ambartsumova vs Inna Gaponenko
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Karina Ambartsumova and Inna Gaponenko have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2007 and the most recent in May 2022. Ambartsumova leads 3 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Gaponenko with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B83 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Speed Chess w Q1 |
| Jun 2021 | Karina Ambartsumova | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q8 |
| Jun 2021 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| May 2021 | Karina Ambartsumova | Inna Gaponenko | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Q3 |
| Mar 2021 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Gran Canaria Online w |
| Dec 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Philidor | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2018 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Alapin | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Karina Ambartsumova | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | Wch Blitz sf w |
| May 2007 | Inna Gaponenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Inna Gaponenko?
In 13 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 3 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2007 to May 2022.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Alapin (2 games), followed by the Modern Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.