Mai Narva vs Irina Bulmaga
IM Mai Narva (2405) · IM Irina Bulmaga (2345)
Mai Narva and Irina Bulmaga have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2021 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Narva leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Narva | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narva with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Bulmaga with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Narva | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Narva | Draws | Bulmaga |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B24 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Irina Bulmaga | Mai Narva | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | European Women Rapid 2026 |
| Apr 2025 | Irina Bulmaga | M Narva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 |
| Apr 2025 | M Narva | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w |
| Jan 2025 | M Narva | Irina Bulmaga | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | European Women Rapid 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Irina Bulmaga | Mai Narva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Alapin | Speed Chess w Play In 1 |
| Aug 2023 | Irina Bulmaga | Mai Narva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Four Knights | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Mai Narva | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Mai Narva | Irina Bulmaga | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Irina Bulmaga | Mai Narva | 0-1 | Sicilian | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2021 | Mai Narva | Irina Bulmaga | 1-0 | Sicilian | 21st ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mai Narva and Irina Bulmaga?
In 10 recorded games, Mai Narva has 4 wins, Irina Bulmaga has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Mai Narva and Irina Bulmaga played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Aug 2021 to Jan 2026.
What openings do Mai Narva and Irina Bulmaga play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Alapin (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.