Liya Kurmangaliyeva vs Afruza Khamdamova
FM Liya Kurmangaliyeva (2361) · WGM Afruza Khamdamova (2440)
Liya Kurmangaliyeva and Afruza Khamdamova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Kurmangaliyeva leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kurmangaliyeva | Draws | Khamdamova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurmangaliyeva with White | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Khamdamova with White | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kurmangaliyeva | Draws | Khamdamova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kurmangaliyeva | Draws | Khamdamova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B66 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Turkic Women's Team 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Kazakhstan Cup Final w |
| Sep 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | World Girls U20 Blitz |
| Sep 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez | World Girls U20 Rapid |
| Apr 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | Zonal 3.4 w |
| Mar 2025 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 41st World Junior Girls |
| Jul 2024 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Apr 2023 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Four Knights | KAZ-World Blitz w |
| Apr 2023 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 1/2-1/2 | Center Game | KAZ-World Blitz w |
| Apr 2023 | Afruza Khamdamova | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | KAZ-World Rapid w |
| Apr 2023 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 1-0 | Catalan | KAZ-World Rapid w |
| Dec 2022 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Liya Kurmangaliyeva and Afruza Khamdamova?
In 13 recorded games, Liya Kurmangaliyeva has 1 wins, Afruza Khamdamova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Liya Kurmangaliyeva and Afruza Khamdamova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Liya Kurmangaliyeva and Afruza Khamdamova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.