Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Inna Gaponenko
Alexandra Kosteniuk (42, GM, SUI) and Inna Gaponenko (50, IM, UKR) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Kosteniuk leads the classical series 2–0 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2491 and 2331, the Elo model gives Kosteniuk a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2491 vs 2331 (Δ +160)
With Alexandra Kosteniuk as white
66% Alexandra18% draw16% Inna
With Inna Gaponenko as white
57% Alexandra21% draw22% Inna
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandra Kosteniuk | Inna Gaponenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2491+4 | 2331+2 |
| Peak rating | 2561 · Jan 2018 | 2482 · Apr 2005 |
| Peak age | 34 | 29 |
| World rank now | #655 | #3,180 |
| World rank peak | #356 | #782 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #93 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,082 | 1,380 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 52% | 44% |
| % black wins | 43% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2494 | 2303 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 171 | 108 |
Best Win
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Inna Gaponenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandra Kosteniuk
Inna Gaponenko