Margarita Potapova vs Ekaterina Goltseva
WIM Margarita Potapova (2225) · FM Ekaterina Goltseva (2337)
Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Goltseva have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Potapova leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potapova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potapova with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Goltseva with White | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potapova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potapova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D33 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E20 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Superfinal (w) |
| Dec 2025 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Nov 2025 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Jun 2024 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Dec 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Dec 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w |
| Dec 2019 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Jul 2019 | Margarita Potapova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Apr 2018 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Goltseva?
In 10 recorded games, Margarita Potapova has 3 wins, Ekaterina Goltseva has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Goltseva played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Apr 2018 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Margarita Potapova and Ekaterina Goltseva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games), followed by the French: Winawer Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.