Valentina Gunina vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Valentina Gunina and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2012 and the most recent in Jun 2022. Gunina leads 7 wins to 2, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 3rd Gran Canaria Menchik Open |
| Jun 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Aug 2020 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Online Olym Div Top-C |
| Mar 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12th WchT w |
| Nov 2017 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21st chT-EU w |
| Mar 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Aug 2014 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad Women-41 |
| Aug 2013 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 14th ch-EU w |
| Sep 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-40 |
| May 2012 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 13 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 7 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2012 to Jun 2022.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.