Valentina Gunina vs Ekaterina Goltseva
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · FM Ekaterina Goltseva (2348)
Valentina Gunina and Ekaterina Goltseva have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Gunina leads 5 wins to 5, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Goltseva with White | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Goltseva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | V Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | V Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | V Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Aug 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Jul 2024 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #24 |
| Jun 2024 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #19 |
| Oct 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Aug 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Ufa Penzina Memorial |
| Aug 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2022 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 72nd ch-RUS w |
| Feb 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2020 | Valentina Gunina | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Ekaterina Goltseva?
In 12 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 5 wins, Ekaterina Goltseva has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Ekaterina Goltseva played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Ekaterina Goltseva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.