Natalija Pogonina vs Yang Shen
WGM Natalija Pogonina (2286) · IM Yang Shen (2383)
Natalija Pogonina and Yang Shen have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2008 and the most recent in May 2018. Pogonina leads 1 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pogonina with White | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Shen with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pogonina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w 11th |
| May 2018 | Yang Shen | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | CHN-RUS Summit w blitz 11th |
| May 2018 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w blitz 11th |
| Jun 2016 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 10th |
| Oct 2015 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 20th EU-Cup w |
| Jul 2015 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 9th CHN-RUS Summit w |
| Jul 2012 | Natalija Pogonina | Yang Shen | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Yang Shen | Natalija Pogonina | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Yang Shen | Natalija Pogonina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 8th |
| Sep 2008 | Yang Shen | Natalija Pogonina | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 5th CHN-RUS Summit w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natalija Pogonina and Yang Shen?
In 10 recorded games, Natalija Pogonina has 1 wins, Yang Shen has 3 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Natalija Pogonina and Yang Shen played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2008 to May 2018.
What openings do Natalija Pogonina and Yang Shen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.