Prepare against Natalia Zhukova
GM · Ukraine · World #3,514 classical · FIDE ID 14101513
Our database contains 2,836 games by Natalia Zhukova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Zhukova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Zhukova before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,319 | 2,499 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,435 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,289 | 2,552 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,836 | 1,142 | 852 | 842 | 40.3% |
| As White | 1,435 | 638 | 423 | 374 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 1,401 | 504 | 429 | 468 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Zhukova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Zhukova's side.
First moves as White (1,435 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 787 | 54.8% | 59.3% |
| c4 | 547 | 38.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 5.2% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 27 | 1.9% | 74.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues Nc3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues Nc3 (62.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Zhukova usually continues Nc3 (55.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (680 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 272 | 40.0% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 251 | 36.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 80 | 11.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 56 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 13 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (515 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 250 | 48.5% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 230 | 44.7% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 30 | 5.8% | 48.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Natalia Zhukova's chess games
All 2,836 games by Natalia Zhukova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 1,142 wins, 852 draws, 842 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 172 | 89/26/57 | 51.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 169 | 69/55/45 | 40.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 165 | 74/60/31 | 44.8% |
| A33 | English Opening | 112 | 51/28/33 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 56 | 28/15/13 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 51 | 24/7/20 | 47.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 46 | 14/22/10 | 30.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 40 | 21/9/10 | 52.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 24/8/8 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 16/7/15 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 121 | 30/53/38 | 24.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 95 | 43/15/37 | 45.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 88 | 35/22/31 | 39.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 83 | 29/20/34 | 34.9% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 78 | 38/16/24 | 48.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 77 | 24/31/22 | 31.2% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 65 | 19/23/23 | 29.2% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 49 | 17/20/12 | 34.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 48 | 11/23/14 | 22.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 47 | 16/13/18 | 34.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Bassem Amin | 2,686 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Apr 2004 | Bartlomiej Macieja | 2,633 | ACP Blitz Prelim2 | E14 |
| Sep 2010 | Humpy Koneru | 2,614 | Wch Blitz Final w | E59 |
| Dec 2014 | Bartosz Socko | 2,614 | Qatar Masters Open | E81 |
| Jun 2016 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,613 | Eurasia Blitz Chess Cup | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 363 | 176 | 2,256 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 88 | 50 | 2,420 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 88 | 43.5 | 2,340 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 72 | 33 | 2,411 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 59 | 29 | 2,414 |
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 56 | 36 | 2,391 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 47 | 36 | 2,525 |
| ch-EU rapid w | 2019 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,442 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Antoaneta Stefanova (37 games) · Inna Gaponenko (28 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (23 games) · Valentina Gunina (22 games) · Anna Muzychuk (18 games) · Mariya Muzychuk (18 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (16 games) · Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Zhukova's chess games?
2,836 games by Natalia Zhukova, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Natalia Zhukova has played.
What does Natalia Zhukova play on the first move as White?
Across 1,435 games with White in our database, Natalia Zhukova opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Zhukova answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Natalia Zhukova play as White?
As White, Natalia Zhukova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (172 games, 51.7% win rate); Slav Defense (169 games, 40.8% win rate); Indian Defense (165 games, 44.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,435 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Zhukova play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Zhukova most often plays: Slav Defense (121 games, 24.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (95 games, 45.3% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 39.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,401 games.
What is Natalia Zhukova's FIDE rating?
Natalia Zhukova is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid and 2,289 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,499 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Natalia Zhukova played?
Our database contains 2,836 games by Natalia Zhukova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,142 wins, 852 draws, 842 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Zhukova?
2,836 games by Natalia Zhukova reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.