Marina Korneva vs Margarita Potapova
IM Marina Korneva (2265) · WIM Margarita Potapova (2225)
Marina Korneva and Margarita Potapova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Korneva leads 1 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Korneva | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korneva with White | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Potapova with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Korneva | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Korneva | Draws | Potapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Marina Korneva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Superfinal (w) |
| Dec 2025 | Margarita Potapova | Marina Korneva | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Nov 2025 | Marina Korneva | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Rapid GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Jul 2025 | Marina Korneva | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 21st Moscow Women's Open |
| Jul 2025 | Marina Korneva | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Sicilian | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Sep 2024 | Margarita Potapova | Maria Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Satka Autumn Open |
| Jun 2024 | Marina Nechaeva | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Jul 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Marina Nechaeva | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 72nd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Feb 2022 | Margarita Potapova | Marina Nechaeva | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2018 | Margarita Potapova | Marina Nechaeva | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS rapid w |
| Oct 2018 | Marina Nechaeva | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | ch-RUS rapid w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Marina Korneva and Margarita Potapova?
In 11 recorded games, Marina Korneva has 1 wins, Margarita Potapova has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Marina Korneva and Margarita Potapova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Marina Korneva and Margarita Potapova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.