Valentina Gunina vs Maria Pershina
GM Valentina Gunina (2332) · WFM Maria Pershina (2303)
Valentina Gunina and Maria Pershina have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2020 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Gunina leads 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pershina with White | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Pershina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B59 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Maria Pershina | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Superfinal (w) |
| Dec 2025 | Mariya Yakimova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | London System | World Rapid Women 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Mariya Yakimova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Valentina Gunina | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Sicilian | chT-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Valentina Gunina | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Oct 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Aug 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Ufa Penzina Memorial |
| Sep 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 72nd ch-RUS w |
| Feb 2021 | Mariya Yakimova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 17th Moscow Open w |
| Oct 2020 | Mariya Yakimova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 70th ch-RUS Higher League w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Maria Pershina?
In 10 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 6 wins, Maria Pershina has 3 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Maria Pershina played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2020 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Maria Pershina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.