Natalija Pogonina vs Anna Ushenina
WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286) · GM Anna Ushenina (2426)
Natalija Pogonina and Anna Ushenina have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2005 and the most recent in Apr 2015. Pogonina leads 2 wins to 2, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ushenina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogonina with White | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Ushenina with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ushenina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Ushenina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 5th WchT w |
| Mar 2013 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4th WchT w |
| Nov 2012 | Natalija Pogonina | Anna Ushenina | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2012 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | World-ch w k.o. |
| Sep 2012 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Olympiad Women-40 |
| Jun 2012 | Natalija Pogonina | Anna Ushenina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2009 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | chT-RUS w 10th |
| Jul 2008 | Natalija Pogonina | Anna Ushenina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | North Urals Cup w 6th |
| Jul 2007 | Anna Ushenina | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | North Urals Cup w 5th |
| Nov 2005 | Natalija Pogonina | Anna Ushenina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | Wch U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natalija Pogonina and Anna Ushenina?
In 10 recorded games, Natalija Pogonina has 2 wins, Anna Ushenina has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Natalija Pogonina and Anna Ushenina played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2005 to Apr 2015.
What openings do Natalija Pogonina and Anna Ushenina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.