Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Rameshbabu Vaishali
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2504) · GM Rameshbabu Vaishali (2489)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Rameshbabu Vaishali have played 63 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2018 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Kosteniuk leads 30 wins to 18, with 15 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Bishop's Opening (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 31 | 18 | 8 | 5 |
| Vaishali with White | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 48 | 23 | 9 | 16 |
| Classical | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Vaishali |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 63 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | Kosteniuk,A | 0-1 | Dunst Opening | 59th Biel INV Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 59th Biel INV Blitz |
| Jul 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 59th Biel INV Classical |
| Jul 2026 | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | 59th Biel INV Rapid |
| Jul 2026 | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | Kosteniuk,A | 0-1 | - | 59th Biel INV Chess960 |
| Jun 2026 | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | Kosteniuk,A | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | WR Women Asia Rapid 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Kosteniuk,A | Vaishali,Rameshbabu | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | WR Women Asia Rapid 2026 |
| May 2025 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Grosslobming WGP |
| Nov 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Italian Game | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Tata Steel India Blitz w |
| Nov 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Tata Steel India Rapid w |
| Oct 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Oct 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | French: Exchange Variation | TechM GCL 2024 |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Sicilian | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Sep 2024 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Julius Baer WSCC Blitz |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | Tbilisi FIDE GP w |
| Nov 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | Speed Chess w |
| Nov 2023 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Speed Chess w |
| Nov 2023 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Speed Chess w |
| Nov 2023 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | Speed Chess w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Rameshbabu Vaishali?
In 63 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 30 wins, Rameshbabu Vaishali has 18 wins, and they have drawn 15 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Rameshbabu Vaishali played each other?
Our database records 63 games between them, from Oct 2018 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Rameshbabu Vaishali play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Bishop's Opening (3 games), followed by the Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.