Valentina Gunina vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Valentina Gunina and Polina Shuvalova have played 38 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2017 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Gunina leads 18 wins to 12, with 8 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (7 games). The average game between them lasted 55 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Shuvalova with White | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 |
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 38 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | V Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Blitz GP RUS TOP28 w |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | V Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | V Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Dec 2024 | V Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #46 |
| Nov 2024 | V Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #41 |
| Sep 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Swiss Queens Wed #35 |
| Sep 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Swiss Queens Wed #34 |
| Sep 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #33 |
| Aug 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS 74th w |
| Jul 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Sicilian | Swiss Queens Wed #25 |
| Jun 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #20 |
| Jun 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #19 |
| May 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #16 |
| Mar 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #8 |
| Feb 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #5 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #4 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #3 |
| Feb 2024 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Swiss Queens Wed #2 |
| Jan 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #1 |
| Dec 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Moscow Dokhoian Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Mar 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-UZB w |
| Dec 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | London System | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2022 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | RUS GP Blitz Final w |
| Dec 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-RUS w 71st |
| Jun 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Speed Chess w Q7 |
| Apr 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Mar 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Cappelle Online Open w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Polina Shuvalova?
In 38 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 18 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 12 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 38 games between them, from Dec 2017 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (7 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.