Margarita Potapova vs Polina Shuvalova
WIM Margarita Potapova (2215) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Margarita Potapova and Polina Shuvalova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Potapova leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potapova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potapova with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Shuvalova with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potapova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potapova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Dec 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Blitz Final w |
| Oct 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | London System | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Aug 2019 | Margarita Potapova | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | ch-RUS w 69th |
| Jul 2019 | Margarita Potapova | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | 69th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Oct 2018 | Margarita Potapova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margarita Potapova and Polina Shuvalova?
In 10 recorded games, Margarita Potapova has 3 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Margarita Potapova and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Margarita Potapova and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.