Valentina Gunina vs Nataliya Buksa
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · IM Nataliya Buksa (2382)
Valentina Gunina and Nataliya Buksa have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Gunina leads 9 wins to 6, with 3 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Buksa with White | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Buksa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | N Buksa | V Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #45 |
| Nov 2024 | N Buksa | V Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Oct 2024 | N Buksa | V Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #40 |
| Sep 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Swiss Queens Wed #35 |
| Jul 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Colle System | Swiss Queens Wed #25 |
| Mar 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Mar 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #7 |
| Feb 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Feb 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Nataliya Buksa | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #3 |
| Feb 2024 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Dec 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Motiva Online Blitz w |
| Nov 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Indian Defense | FIDE Grand Swiss w |
| Jun 2021 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Mar 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Nataliya Buksa | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Cappelle Online Open w |
| Jun 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Jun 2020 | Nataliya Buksa | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Djerba Online w |
| Dec 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Nataliya Buksa | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | ch-EU rapid w |
Interactive board, all 18 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Nataliya Buksa?
In 18 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 9 wins, Nataliya Buksa has 6 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Nataliya Buksa played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Dec 2019 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Nataliya Buksa play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (11 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.