Maria Fominykh vs Valentina Gunina
WGM Maria Fominykh (2151) · GM Valentina Gunina (2374)
Maria Fominykh and Valentina Gunina have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2000 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Fominykh leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fominykh with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Gunina with White | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Fominykh | Draws | Gunina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | V Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Mar 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-Moscow Rapid w |
| Nov 2020 | Valentina Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-Moscow Blitz w |
| Feb 2011 | Maria Fominykh | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Young GM w |
| Mar 2007 | Valentina Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Mar 2006 | Maria Fominykh | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Mar 2005 | Maria Fominykh | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS w 1st League |
| Mar 2005 | Maria Fominykh | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Feb 2003 | Maria Fominykh | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 1st League |
| Jan 2001 | Valentina Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-RUS U14 Girls |
| Jan 2000 | Valentina Gunina | Maria Fominykh | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS U14 Girls |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maria Fominykh and Valentina Gunina?
In 11 recorded games, Maria Fominykh has 3 wins, Valentina Gunina has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Maria Fominykh and Valentina Gunina played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2000 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Maria Fominykh and Valentina Gunina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (3 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.