Maria Fominykh vs Karina Ambartsumova
WGM Maria Fominykh (2151) · IM Karina Ambartsumova (2385)
Maria Fominykh and Karina Ambartsumova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Jan 2024. Fominykh leads 5 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Philidor (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fominykh with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ambartsumova with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Ambartsumova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #1 |
| Mar 2018 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Rat Defense | 8th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Apr 2014 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Maria Fominykh | Karina Ambartsumova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Mar 2012 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-Moscow w |
| Feb 2011 | Maria Fominykh | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Catalan | Moscow Young GM w |
| Mar 2008 | Maria Fominykh | Karina Ambartsumova | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | ch-Moscow w |
| Feb 2007 | Maria Fominykh | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd Moscow Open |
| Apr 2004 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 0-1 | Philidor | chT1-RUS w |
| Feb 2003 | Karina Ambartsumova | Maria Fominykh | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-RUS w 1st League |
| Jan 1997 | Maria Fominykh | Karina Ambartsumova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS U10 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Maria Fominykh and Karina Ambartsumova?
In 12 recorded games, Maria Fominykh has 5 wins, Karina Ambartsumova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Maria Fominykh and Karina Ambartsumova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Jan 2024.
What openings do Maria Fominykh and Karina Ambartsumova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Philidor (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.