Xeniya Balabayeva vs Liya Kurmangaliyeva
WGM Xeniya Balabayeva (2302) · FM Liya Kurmangaliyeva (2361)
Xeniya Balabayeva and Liya Kurmangaliyeva have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2020 and the most recent in May 2026. Balabayeva leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (53% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the London System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 56 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Balabayeva | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balabayeva with White | 14 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Kurmangaliyeva with White | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Balabayeva | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Balabayeva | Draws | Kurmangaliyeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A95 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Xeniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-KAZ Women 2026 |
| Sep 2025 | Xeniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | World Girls U20 Blitz |
| May 2025 | Xeniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-KAZ w 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Xeniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Zonal 3.4 w |
| Dec 2024 | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Xeniya Balabayeva | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | ch-KAZ w 2024 |
| Aug 2024 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Karaganda Akim Cup w |
| Dec 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ch-KAZ w |
| Nov 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | London System | Wch U18 Girls |
| Oct 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch U20 Girls Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | London System | Wch U20 Girls Rapid |
| Jun 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1-0 | Philidor | 20th Asian Continental Open w |
| Mar 2023 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | London System | ch-UZB w |
| Dec 2020 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | Sicilian | KAZ Cup Blitz w |
| Dec 2020 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | KAZ Cup Rapid w |
| Dec 2020 | Kseniya Balabayeva | Liya Kurmangaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-KAZ w |
Interactive board, all 15 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Xeniya Balabayeva and Liya Kurmangaliyeva?
In 15 recorded games, Xeniya Balabayeva has 3 wins, Liya Kurmangaliyeva has 5 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Xeniya Balabayeva and Liya Kurmangaliyeva played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Dec 2020 to May 2026.
What openings do Xeniya Balabayeva and Liya Kurmangaliyeva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the London System (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.