Meruert Kamalidenova vs Leya Garifullina
IM Meruert Kamalidenova (2400) · IM Leya Garifullina (2415)
Meruert Kamalidenova and Leya Garifullina have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2016 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Kamalidenova leads 5 wins to 5, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kamalidenova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamalidenova with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Garifullina with White | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kamalidenova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kamalidenova | Draws | Garifullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE World Uni Teams KO |
| Aug 2026 | Meruert Kamalidenova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | FIDE World Uni Teams KO |
| Sep 2025 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FIDE Women's Grand Swiss |
| Oct 2024 | Meruert Kamalidenova | Leya Garifullina | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Swiss Queens Wed #40 |
| Nov 2021 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1-0 | Sicilian | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Jun 2020 | Meruert Kamalidenova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Meruert Kamalidenova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle |
| Jun 2020 | Meruert Kamalidenova | Leya Garifullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | RUS-KAZ U16 Online Battle |
| Sep 2019 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aktobe Dvorkovich Cup U16 |
| Oct 2018 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Wch U14 Girls |
| Oct 2016 | Leya Garifullina | Meruert Kamalidenova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | Wch U12 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meruert Kamalidenova and Leya Garifullina?
In 13 recorded games, Meruert Kamalidenova has 5 wins, Leya Garifullina has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Meruert Kamalidenova and Leya Garifullina played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Oct 2016 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Meruert Kamalidenova and Leya Garifullina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.