Marina Korneva vs Baira Kovanova
IM Marina Korneva (2265) · WGM Baira Kovanova (2274)
Marina Korneva and Baira Kovanova have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2002 and the most recent in Oct 2023. Korneva leads 6 wins to 6, with 7 draws (63% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Korneva | Draws | Kovanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korneva with White | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Kovanova with White | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Korneva | Draws | Kovanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Korneva | Draws | Kovanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Feb 2023 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B |
| Dec 2022 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Cheliabinsk Evenings w |
| Jul 2022 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18th Moscow Open B w |
| Sep 2021 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Satka Autumn Open w |
| Dec 2020 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1-0 | English Opening | Russian Cup final w |
| Dec 2020 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Russian Cup final w |
| Dec 2020 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Russian Cup final w |
| Dec 2020 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Russian Cup final w |
| Dec 2018 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | RUS Cup final w |
| Jun 2018 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 68th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Jun 2016 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 66th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Jun 2015 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 65th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Jun 2014 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | ch-RUS Higher League w 64th |
| Feb 2012 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Moscow Open w |
| Apr 2011 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Mar 2009 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 1-0 | Sicilian | 10th ch-EU w |
| Mar 2006 | Marina Nechaeva | Baira Kovanova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Mar 2002 | Baira Kovanova | Marina Nechaeva | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Marina Korneva and Baira Kovanova?
In 19 recorded games, Marina Korneva has 6 wins, Baira Kovanova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Marina Korneva and Baira Kovanova played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Mar 2002 to Oct 2023.
What openings do Marina Korneva and Baira Kovanova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.