Karina Ambartsumova vs Le Thao Nguyen Pham
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham (2348)
Karina Ambartsumova and Le Thao Nguyen Pham have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2020 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Ambartsumova leads 4 wins to 2, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Pham with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Pham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | Swiss Queens Wed #42 |
| Nov 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Oct 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #36 |
| Sep 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #33 |
| Jul 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| Jun 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #20 |
| Feb 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #5 |
| Feb 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| May 2023 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2020 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w Q2 |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Le Thao Nguyen Pham?
In 11 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 4 wins, Le Thao Nguyen Pham has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Le Thao Nguyen Pham played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jun 2020 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Le Thao Nguyen Pham play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the London System (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.