Karina Cyfka vs Irina Bulmaga
IM Karina Cyfka (2317) · IM Irina Bulmaga (2345)
Karina Cyfka and Irina Bulmaga have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2012 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Cyfka leads 1 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cyfka | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyfka with White | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Bulmaga with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cyfka | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cyfka | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 34th TCh-CRO w Div1 |
| Mar 2025 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Holuj-Radzikowska POL-ROW |
| Jul 2022 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 1-0 | Scotch Game | Bydgoszcz w |
| Dec 2021 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wroclaw Litwinska Memorial A |
| Dec 2021 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Wroclaw Radzikowska POL-ROW |
| Dec 2019 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 9th Wroclaw |
| Dec 2019 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Wroclaw Rapid |
| Dec 2018 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 9th Sharjah Cup w |
| Dec 2017 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Radzikowska Memorial w 7th |
| Aug 2017 | Karina Cyfka | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Erfurt Young Masters |
| Sep 2015 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 1-0 | Italian Game | Radzikowska Memorial w 5th |
| Feb 2012 | Irina Bulmaga | Karina Cyfka | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez | Moscow Open E |
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What is the head-to-head score between Karina Cyfka and Irina Bulmaga?
In 13 recorded games, Karina Cyfka has 1 wins, Irina Bulmaga has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Karina Cyfka and Irina Bulmaga played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Feb 2012 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Karina Cyfka and Irina Bulmaga play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Italian Game (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.