Polina Shuvalova vs Matvey Galchenko
IM Polina Shuvalova (2483) · IM Matvey Galchenko (2440)
Polina Shuvalova and Matvey Galchenko have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Shuvalova leads 1 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bird's opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuvalova with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Galchenko with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Shuvalova | Draws | Galchenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D32 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Polina Shuvalova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jun 2025 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Aug 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Bird's opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2022 | Matvey Galchenko | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 29th Chigorin Memorial |
| Feb 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Matvey Galchenko | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Polina Shuvalova and Matvey Galchenko?
In 11 recorded games, Polina Shuvalova has 1 wins, Matvey Galchenko has 10 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Polina Shuvalova and Matvey Galchenko played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Polina Shuvalova and Matvey Galchenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bird's opening (3 games), followed by the French: Tarrasch Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.