Karina Ambartsumova vs Julian Estrada Nieto
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Julian Estrada Nieto (2151)
Karina Ambartsumova and Julian Estrada Nieto have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Ambartsumova leads 11 wins to 5, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Nieto with White | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 16 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Nieto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D28 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tuesday |
| Mar 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue |
| Feb 2026 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jul 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Julian Estrada Nieto | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2023 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2022 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2022 | Julian Estrada Nieto | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Julian Estrada Nieto?
In 16 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 11 wins, Julian Estrada Nieto has 5 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Julian Estrada Nieto played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Feb 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Julian Estrada Nieto play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.