Nurgyul Salimova vs Aleksandra Goryachkina
IM Nurgyul Salimova (2416) · GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536)
Nurgyul Salimova and Aleksandra Goryachkina have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Salimova leads 0 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (33% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 63 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salimova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salimova with White | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Goryachkina with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salimova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salimova | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Nov 2024 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Shymkent WGP |
| Apr 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nurgyul Salimova | 1/2-1/2 | Philidor | Candidates Tournament w |
| Apr 2024 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Catalan | Candidates Tournament w |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nurgyul Salimova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nurgyul Salimova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nurgyul Salimova | 1-0 | Catalan | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Nurgyul Salimova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Sep 2021 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | EU-Cup w 25th |
| Aug 2020 | Nurgyul Salimova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Online Olym Div Top-C |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nurgyul Salimova and Aleksandra Goryachkina?
In 12 recorded games, Nurgyul Salimova has 0 wins, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Nurgyul Salimova and Aleksandra Goryachkina played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Aug 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Nurgyul Salimova and Aleksandra Goryachkina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.