Margarita Potapova vs Ekaterina Borisova
WIM Margarita Potapova (2215) · FM Ekaterina Borisova (2234)
Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Borisova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2019 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Potapova leads 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 57 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potapova | Draws | Borisova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potapova with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Borisova with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potapova | Draws | Borisova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potapova | Draws | Borisova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Borisova | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | TCh-RUS Women 2026 |
| Oct 2024 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS Rapid w 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Satka Autumn Open |
| Dec 2023 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Dec 2023 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w |
| Oct 2023 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RUS Rapid w |
| May 2023 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Gelendzhik Rapid Open |
| Dec 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Borisova | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS GP Blitz Final w |
| Dec 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Borisova | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | RUS GP Top 28 Rapid w |
| Dec 2019 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Borisova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Apr 2019 | Ekaterina Borisova | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Borisova?
In 11 recorded games, Margarita Potapova has 4 wins, Ekaterina Borisova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Borisova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2019 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Borisova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Grünfeld Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.