Monika Socko vs Alexandra Kosteniuk
GM Monika Socko (2365) · GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508)
Monika Socko and Alexandra Kosteniuk have played 25 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2004 and the most recent in Nov 2023. Socko leads 1 wins to 15 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Socko | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socko with White | 14 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Kosteniuk with White | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Socko | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 |
| Blitz | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Socko | Draws | Kosteniuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 24th chT-EU w |
| Oct 2022 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Catalan | 5th Salamanca Masters |
| Dec 2021 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2019 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2017 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21st chT-EU w |
| Jun 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6th WchT w |
| Sep 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Olympiad Women-42 |
| Feb 2016 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Winawer Variation | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Nov 2015 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20th chT-EU w |
| Sep 2015 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | BL 1516 w |
| Dec 2012 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2011 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2011 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2009 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | World Cup ACP w 1st |
| Oct 2009 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 8th chT-EU w |
| Nov 2008 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Olympiad Women-38 |
| Oct 2008 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| Nov 2007 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16th chT-EU w |
| Jan 2006 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1-0 | Modern Defense | ACP Blitz |
| Jan 2006 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | ACP Blitz |
| Jun 2004 | Monika Socko | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Warsaw w |
| Jun 2004 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Monika Socko | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Warsaw w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Monika Socko and Alexandra Kosteniuk?
In 25 recorded games, Monika Socko has 1 wins, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 15 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Monika Socko and Alexandra Kosteniuk played each other?
Our database records 25 games between them, from Jun 2004 to Nov 2023.
What openings do Monika Socko and Alexandra Kosteniuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Petrov's Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.