Khanim Balajayeva vs Govhar Beydullayeva
IM Khanim Balajayeva (2356) · WGM Govhar Beydullayeva (2375)
Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Balajayeva leads 3 wins to 1, with 11 draws (27% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 32 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Balajayeva | Draws | Beydullayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balajayeva with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Beydullayeva with White | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Balajayeva | Draws | Beydullayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Balajayeva | Draws | Beydullayeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Jun 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 25th Dubai Open A |
| Mar 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli |
| Mar 2025 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Bli |
| Mar 2025 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Ganira Pashayeva Mem Rap |
| Jun 2024 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 24th Dubai Open A |
| Feb 2023 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-AZE w |
| Dec 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-AZE Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Shusha Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Shusha Blitz w |
| Sep 2022 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Shusha Rapid w |
| May 2022 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-AZE w |
| Mar 2020 | Govhar Beydullayeva | Khanim Balajayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-AZE w |
| Feb 2019 | Khanim Balajayeva | Govhar Beydullayeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | ch-AZE w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva?
In 15 recorded games, Khanim Balajayeva has 3 wins, Govhar Beydullayeva has 1 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Feb 2019 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Khanim Balajayeva and Govhar Beydullayeva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.