Kseniya Zeliantsova vs Varvara Poliakova
WFM Kseniya Zeliantsova (2173) · WFM Varvara Poliakova (2229)
Kseniya Zeliantsova and Varvara Poliakova have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2018 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Zeliantsova leads 3 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zeliantsova | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeliantsova with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Poliakova with White | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zeliantsova | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zeliantsova | Draws | Poliakova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 92nd ch-BLR w |
| Jan 2025 | Kseniya Zeliantsova | Varvara Poliakova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 91st ch-BLR w |
| Apr 2024 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Jan 2024 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-BLR w 80th |
| Jun 2023 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 0-1 | Mieses Opening | Wch U18 Girls Blitz |
| Jun 2023 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Wch U18 Girls Rapid |
| Jan 2023 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-BLR w |
| Apr 2022 | Kseniya Zeliantsova | Varvara Poliakova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Jan 2022 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Rat Defense | ch-BLR w |
| May 2021 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | ch-BLR w 65th |
| Apr 2021 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| Oct 2020 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-BLR w 64th |
| Feb 2020 | Kseniya Zeliantsova | Varvara Poliakova | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-BLR U18 Girls |
| Feb 2020 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-BLR w |
| May 2019 | Varvara Poliakova | Kseniya Zeliantsova | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
| May 2018 | Kseniya Zeliantsova | Varvara Poliakova | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-BLR U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Kseniya Zeliantsova and Varvara Poliakova?
In 16 recorded games, Kseniya Zeliantsova has 3 wins, Varvara Poliakova has 8 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Kseniya Zeliantsova and Varvara Poliakova played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2018 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Kseniya Zeliantsova and Varvara Poliakova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.