Almira Skripchenko vs Natalia Zhukova
IM Almira Skripchenko (2371) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Almira Skripchenko and Natalia Zhukova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in Nov 2016. Skripchenko leads 3 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (62% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Rat Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 38 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Skripchenko | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skripchenko with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Zhukova with White | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Skripchenko | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Skripchenko | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Almira Skripchenko | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Wch Blitz sf w |
| Sep 2010 | Almira Skripchenko | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz sf w |
| May 2008 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | 9th ch-EU w |
| Oct 2004 | Almira Skripchenko | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Olympiad Women-36 |
| Jul 2004 | Almira Skripchenko | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 2nd North Urals Cup w |
| Oct 2003 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 5th chT-EU w |
| Aug 2003 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | North Urals Cup w 1st |
| Mar 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Almira Skripchenko | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Belgrade w 33rd |
| Jan 1996 | Almira Skripchenko | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | ch-UKR w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Almira Skripchenko and Natalia Zhukova?
In 13 recorded games, Almira Skripchenko has 3 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 5 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Almira Skripchenko and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1996 to Nov 2016.
What openings do Almira Skripchenko and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Rat Defense (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.