Valentina Gunina vs Inna Gaponenko
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · IM Inna Gaponenko (2308)
Valentina Gunina and Inna Gaponenko have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2023. Gunina leads 11 wins to 0, with 4 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Gaponenko with White | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Gaponenko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D42 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | French: Classical Variation | 23rd ch-EU w |
| Jun 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Nov 2019 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | ch-EU blitz w |
| Apr 2018 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-EU ACP Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-EU blitz w |
| Jun 2017 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Catalan | 6th WchT w |
| Apr 2017 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | BL 1617 w |
| Dec 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz w |
| Jun 2015 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-EU rapid w |
| Oct 2013 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | EU-Cup w 18th |
| Apr 2013 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | chT-RUS 14th w |
| Nov 2011 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18th chT-EU w |
| Sep 2010 | Inna Gaponenko | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Valentina Gunina | Inna Gaponenko | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Inna Gaponenko?
In 15 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 11 wins, Inna Gaponenko has 0 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Inna Gaponenko played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Mar 2023.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Inna Gaponenko play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games), followed by the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.