Natalija Pogonina vs Polina Shuvalova
WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Natalija Pogonina and Polina Shuvalova have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Pogonina leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 10 draws (41% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogonina with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Shuvalova with White | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Aug 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Oct 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Dec 2022 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | RUS GP Blitz Final w |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-RUS Rapid w |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2021 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS w 71st |
| May 2021 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | chT-RUS w |
| Dec 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 70th |
| Nov 2020 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS w |
| Aug 2019 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 69th |
| May 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | chT-RUS w |
| Oct 2018 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Catalan | chT-RUS rapid w |
| Aug 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 68th |
| Apr 2018 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Torre Attack | 19th ch-EU w |
| Dec 2017 | Natalija Pogonina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | ch-RUS w 67th |
| May 2016 | Polina Shuvalova | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18th chT-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natalija Pogonina and Polina Shuvalova?
In 17 recorded games, Natalija Pogonina has 3 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Natalija Pogonina and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from May 2016 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Natalija Pogonina and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.