Anastasia Bodnaruk vs Yana Zhapova
IM Anastasia Bodnaruk (2354) · FM Yana Zhapova (2220)
Anastasia Bodnaruk and Yana Zhapova have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2023 and the most recent in May 2026. Bodnaruk leads 4 wins to 4, with 3 draws (73% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bodnaruk | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodnaruk with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Zhapova with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bodnaruk | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bodnaruk | Draws | Zhapova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Yana Zhapova | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | TCh-RUS Women 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 0-1 | Italian Game | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2025 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 75th ch-RUS w |
| Jul 2025 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Nov 2024 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | II Russian Team w Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Yana Zhapova | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Mar 2024 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Tashkent w 2nd |
| Oct 2023 | Yana Zhapova | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS Rapid w |
| Oct 2023 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-RUS Rapid w |
| Jul 2023 | Anastasia Bodnaruk | Yana Zhapova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| May 2023 | Yana Zhapova | Anastasia Bodnaruk | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-RUS w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Anastasia Bodnaruk and Yana Zhapova?
In 11 recorded games, Anastasia Bodnaruk has 4 wins, Yana Zhapova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Anastasia Bodnaruk and Yana Zhapova played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from May 2023 to May 2026.
What openings do Anastasia Bodnaruk and Yana Zhapova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.