Nataliya Buksa vs Polina Shuvalova
IM Nataliya Buksa (2382) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Nataliya Buksa and Polina Shuvalova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Buksa leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Buksa | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buksa with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Shuvalova with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Buksa | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Classical | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Buksa | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Torre Attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | N Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Jul 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Feb 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Feb 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Dec 2023 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23rd chT-EU w |
| Oct 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | WchT w Final |
| Dec 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Nataliya Buksa | 0-1 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | Wch Blitz w |
| Aug 2018 | Polina Shuvalova | Nataliya Buksa | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Open | chT-TUR |
| Dec 2017 | Nataliya Buksa | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nataliya Buksa and Polina Shuvalova?
In 12 recorded games, Nataliya Buksa has 4 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nataliya Buksa and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Nataliya Buksa and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.