Nurgyul Salimova vs Polina Shuvalova
IM Nurgyul Salimova (2416) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Nurgyul Salimova and Polina Shuvalova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Salimova leads 6 wins to 3, with 3 draws (75% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Vienna Game (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salimova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salimova with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Shuvalova with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salimova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salimova | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 1/2-1/2 | Bishop's Opening | FIDE Women's Grand Swiss |
| Aug 2025 | Nurgyul Salimova | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | TCh-TUR Super League |
| Apr 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Pune WGP |
| Aug 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #28 |
| Aug 2023 | Nurgyul Salimova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 0-1 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 1-0 | Vienna Game | FIDE World Cup w |
| Aug 2023 | Nurgyul Salimova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | FIDE World Cup w |
| Dec 2021 | Nurgyul Salimova | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 1-0 | London System | EU-Cup w 25th |
| Jun 2021 | Nurgyul Salimova | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Catalan | Gelfand Challenge |
| Apr 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Nurgyul Salimova | 0-1 | Catalan | Baer Polgar Challenge |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nurgyul Salimova and Polina Shuvalova?
In 12 recorded games, Nurgyul Salimova has 6 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Nurgyul Salimova and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2021 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Nurgyul Salimova and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Vienna Game (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.