Bella Khotenashvili vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Bella Khotenashvili (2413) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Bella Khotenashvili and Natalia Zhukova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Khotenashvili leads 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws (58% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khotenashvili with White | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Zhukova with White | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Khotenashvili | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Bella Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | World Women's Team Pool B |
| Oct 2025 | Bella Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | 25th European Teams Women |
| Jan 2024 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | EU-ch Rapid w |
| Jun 2020 | Bela Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Sep 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Vani Khurtsidze Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Olympiad Women-43 |
| Sep 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Telavi Lela and Bela Cup |
| Apr 2017 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 18th ch-EU w |
| Nov 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Bela Khotenashvili | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| May 2015 | Bela Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Catalan | 16th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Bela Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2006 | Bela Khotenashvili | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | 7th ch-EU w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Bella Khotenashvili and Natalia Zhukova?
In 12 recorded games, Bella Khotenashvili has 5 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Bella Khotenashvili and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Bella Khotenashvili and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.