Antoaneta Stefanova vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Antoaneta Stefanova (2401) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalia Zhukova have played 37 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Nov 2019. Stefanova leads 15 wins to 6, with 16 draws (57% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanova with White | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| Zhukova with White | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 26 | 7 | 15 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Stefanova | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most recent 30 of 37 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Colle System | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EU blitz w |
| Dec 2016 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Wch Blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2015 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jun 2012 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Mar 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Oct 2011 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 16th EU-Cup w |
| Apr 2011 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Colle System | chT-RUS 12th w |
| Oct 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15th EU-Cup w |
| Sep 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | chT-RUS w 11th |
| Mar 2010 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Catalan | 11th ch-EU w |
| Jun 2006 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Olympiad Women-37 |
| Jul 2005 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 3rd North Urals Cup w |
| Oct 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Olympiad Women-36 |
| Jul 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 2nd North Urals Cup w |
| May 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| May 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| May 2004 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | World-ch w k.o. |
| May 2004 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| May 2004 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | World-ch w k.o. |
| May 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Apr 2004 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU w 5th Playoff |
| Apr 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-EU w 5th Playoff |
| Apr 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Antoaneta Stefanova | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 5th ch-EU w |
| Aug 2003 | Antoaneta Stefanova | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | North Urals Cup w 1st |
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What is the head-to-head score between Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalia Zhukova?
In 37 recorded games, Antoaneta Stefanova has 15 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 37 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Nov 2019.
What openings do Antoaneta Stefanova and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (4 games), followed by the Slav Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.