Valentina Gunina vs Yang Shen
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · IM Yang Shen (2383)
Valentina Gunina and Yang Shen have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2002 and the most recent in May 2018. Gunina leads 10 wins to 6, with 2 draws (89% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (5 games). The average game between them lasted 54 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Shen with White | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Shen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w 11th |
| May 2018 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w blitz 11th |
| May 2018 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | CHN-RUS Summit w blitz 11th |
| Jun 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 10th |
| Jul 2015 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 9th CHN-RUS Summit w |
| Jun 2013 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Réti Opening | CHN Masters w 3rd |
| Jul 2012 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 8th |
| Apr 2012 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2009 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6th CHN-RUS Summit w Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6th CHN-RUS Summit w Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Sicilian | CHN-RUS Summit w 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 6th CHN-RUS Summit w |
| May 2007 | Valentina Gunina | Yang Shen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS w |
| Nov 2002 | Yang Shen | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Wch U14 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Yang Shen?
In 18 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 10 wins, Yang Shen has 6 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Yang Shen played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Nov 2002 to May 2018.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Yang Shen play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (5 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.