Valentina Gunina vs Anna Shukhman
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · WGM Anna Shukhman (2443)
Valentina Gunina and Anna Shukhman have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2023 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Gunina leads 9 wins to 5, with 2 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (5 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shukhman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Shukhman with White | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shukhman |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shukhman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Anna Shukhman | V Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Anna Shukhman | V Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Dec 2024 | Anna Shukhman | V Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Swiss Queens Wed #46 |
| Nov 2024 | V Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Albin Countergambit | Swiss Queens Wed #43 |
| Oct 2024 | V Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Albin Countergambit | Swiss Queens Wed #40 |
| Oct 2024 | Anna Shukhman | V Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #39 |
| Sep 2024 | Anna Shukhman | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #35 |
| Sep 2024 | Anna Shukhman | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #34 |
| Aug 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #29 |
| Aug 2024 | Anna Shukhman | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #28 |
| Jul 2024 | Anna Shukhman | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #27 |
| Jul 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #25 |
| Jul 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Jun 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Swiss Queens Wed #21 |
| Oct 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Jan 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Anna Shukhman | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | Cheliabinsk Lozovatsky Memorial-B |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Anna Shukhman?
In 16 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 9 wins, Anna Shukhman has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Anna Shukhman played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Jan 2023 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Anna Shukhman play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (5 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.