Polina Shuvalova vs Ekaterina Goltseva
IM Polina Shuvalova (2483) · FM Ekaterina Goltseva (2348)
Polina Shuvalova and Ekaterina Goltseva have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2013 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Shuvalova leads 10 wins to 2, with 3 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuvalova with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Goltseva with White | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Baku Open 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Aug 2024 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Jun 2024 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #20 |
| May 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #5 |
| Oct 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Jun 2020 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Jun 2020 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Catalan | Speed Chess w Q1 |
| Dec 2013 | Polina Shuvalova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Wch U12 Girls |
| Oct 2013 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23rd ch-EU U12 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Polina Shuvalova and Ekaterina Goltseva?
In 15 recorded games, Polina Shuvalova has 10 wins, Ekaterina Goltseva has 2 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Polina Shuvalova and Ekaterina Goltseva played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Oct 2013 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Polina Shuvalova and Ekaterina Goltseva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.