Le Thao Nguyen Pham vs Polina Shuvalova
IM Le Thao Nguyen Pham (2348) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Polina Shuvalova have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2021 and the most recent in Feb 2026. Pham leads 3 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (6 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pham | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pham with White | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Shuvalova with White | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pham | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Classical | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pham | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Dec 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #47 |
| Sep 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #35 |
| Sep 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #33 |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6th Belt and Road Shaoxing |
| Jul 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Jul 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | English Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #23 |
| Jun 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #22 |
| May 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| Mar 2024 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | London System | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Jun 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| May 2021 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w Q1 KO |
| May 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 0-1 | Sicilian | Speed Chess w Q1 KO |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Polina Shuvalova?
In 17 recorded games, Le Thao Nguyen Pham has 3 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 11 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2021 to Feb 2026.
What openings do Le Thao Nguyen Pham and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (6 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.