Zarina Nurgaliyeva vs Valeria Kleymenova
WIM Zarina Nurgaliyeva (2302) · WFM Valeria Kleymenova (2313)
Zarina Nurgaliyeva and Valeria Kleymenova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jun 2026 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Nurgaliyeva leads 4 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nurgaliyeva | Draws | Kleymenova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurgaliyeva with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Kleymenova with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nurgaliyeva | Draws | Kleymenova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nurgaliyeva | Draws | Kleymenova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B54 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Round 7: Kleymenova, Valeria - Nurgaliyeva, Zarina |
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Catalan | Youth Teams Match "KAZAKHSTAN vs WORLD" | Girls | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 0-1 | Sicilian | Youth Teams Match "KAZAKHSTAN vs WORLD" | Girls | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Round 6: Nurgaliyeva, Zarina - Kleymenova, Valeria |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 0-1 | Sicilian | Round 4: Nurgaliyeva, Zarina - Kleymenova, Valeria |
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Round 3: Kleymenova, Valeria - Nurgaliyeva, Zarina |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Round 2: Nurgaliyeva, Zarina - Kleymenova, Valeria |
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Round 1: Kleymenova, Valeria - Nurgaliyeva, Zarina |
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Catalan | Round 4: Kleymenova, Valeria - Nurgaliyeva, Zarina |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Round 3: Nurgaliyeva, Zarina - Kleymenova, Valeria |
| Aug 2026 | Valeria Kleymenova | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | 1-0 | Catalan | Round 2: Kleymenova, Valeria - Nurgaliyeva, Zarina |
| Aug 2026 | Zarina Nurgaliyeva | Valeria Kleymenova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Round 1: Nurgaliyeva, Zarina - Kleymenova, Valeria |
| Jun 2026 | Kleymenova,Valeria | Nurgaliyeva,Zarina | 1-0 | Catalan | World Youth Girls U18 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Zarina Nurgaliyeva and Valeria Kleymenova?
In 13 recorded games, Zarina Nurgaliyeva has 4 wins, Valeria Kleymenova has 7 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Zarina Nurgaliyeva and Valeria Kleymenova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jun 2026 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Zarina Nurgaliyeva and Valeria Kleymenova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.