Aleksandra Goryachkina vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalia Zhukova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2012 and the most recent in May 2021. Goryachkina leads 5 wins to 0, with 5 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goryachkina with White | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Zhukova with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goryachkina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Natalia Zhukova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| May 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2020 | Natalia Zhukova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Mar 2019 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | Blondes-Brunettes Moscow Match 9th |
| Mar 2018 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | French Defense | 8th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Dec 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Sep 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | Olympiad Women-42 |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Mar 2012 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 13th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalia Zhukova?
In 10 recorded games, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 5 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 0 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2012 to May 2021.
What openings do Aleksandra Goryachkina and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.