Karina Ambartsumova vs Leya Garifullina
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Leya Garifullina (2423)
Karina Ambartsumova and Leya Garifullina have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2017 and the most recent in May 2026. Ambartsumova leads 6 wins to 4, with 5 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Garifullina with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Classical | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B07 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Americas - Online Qualifier |
| May 2026 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Americas - Online Qualifier |
| Nov 2024 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #44 |
| Nov 2024 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #42 |
| Oct 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Swiss Queens Wed #40 |
| Sep 2024 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #34 |
| Oct 2019 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Jun 2019 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 69th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Dec 2018 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2018 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2018 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Oct 2017 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | London System | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Leya Garifullina | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS rapid w |
| Jan 2017 | Karina Ambartsumova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 13th Moscow Open B w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Leya Garifullina?
In 15 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 6 wins, Leya Garifullina has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Leya Garifullina played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 2017 to May 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Leya Garifullina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.