Alexandra Kosteniuk vs Xue Zhao
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (2508) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xue Zhao have played 45 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Kosteniuk leads 19 wins to 15, with 11 draws (76% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (4 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosteniuk with White | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
| Zhao with White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Blitz | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kosteniuk | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 45 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | World Rapid Women 2024 |
| Dec 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | English Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Bishop's Opening | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2016 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2016 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Mar 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | English Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Owen Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Aug 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-41 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Lopota FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Four Knights Game | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Sep 2013 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tashkent FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jul 2012 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xue Zhao?
In 45 recorded games, Alexandra Kosteniuk has 19 wins, Xue Zhao has 15 wins, and they have drawn 11 times.
How many times have Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 45 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Alexandra Kosteniuk and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (4 games), followed by the Alekhine Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.