Valentina Gunina vs Elina Danielian
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · GM Elina Danielian (2382)
Valentina Gunina and Elina Danielian have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Gunina leads 15 wins to 15, with 4 draws (88% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Danielian with White | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Danielian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B14 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | World Blitz Women 2025 |
| Dec 2022 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Colle System | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Torre Attack | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | English Opening | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Trompowsky Attack | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | London System | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Colle System | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Colle System | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Elina Danielian | 0-1 | French: Classical Variation | Chess.com Speed w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Chess.com Speed w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Elina Danielian?
In 34 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 15 wins, Elina Danielian has 15 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Elina Danielian played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from Feb 2008 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Elina Danielian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.