Karina Ambartsumova vs Matvey Galchenko
IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Karina Ambartsumova and Matvey Galchenko have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Ambartsumova leads 0 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambartsumova with White | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Galchenko with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Ambartsumova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| May 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Matvey Galchenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue |
| Dec 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Sep 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Karina Ambartsumova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Ambartsumova and Matvey Galchenko?
In 12 recorded games, Karina Ambartsumova has 0 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Karina Ambartsumova and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Karina Ambartsumova and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.