Ekaterina Goltseva vs Anna Zhurova
FM Ekaterina Goltseva (2348) · WFM Anna Zhurova (2283)
Ekaterina Goltseva and Anna Zhurova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Goltseva leads 4 wins to 2, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Goltseva | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goltseva with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Zhurova with White | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Goltseva | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Goltseva | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Anna Zhurova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | French: Advance Variation | Russian Cup w Final |
| Dec 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Anna Zhurova | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Russian Cup w Final |
| Dec 2025 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Russian Cup w Final |
| Dec 2025 | Anna Zhurova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Russian Cup w Final |
| Jul 2024 | Anna Zhurova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Dec 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Anna Zhurova | 1/2-1/2 | Polish Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Dec 2023 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w |
| Jul 2023 | Anna Zhurova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 73rd ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Nov 2022 | Ekaterina Goltseva | Anna Zhurova | 0-1 | Budapest Defense | The Game has begun U20 Girls |
| Oct 2021 | Anna Zhurova | Ekaterina Goltseva | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | chT-RUS Blitz w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ekaterina Goltseva and Anna Zhurova?
In 10 recorded games, Ekaterina Goltseva has 4 wins, Anna Zhurova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Ekaterina Goltseva and Anna Zhurova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Ekaterina Goltseva and Anna Zhurova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (2 games), followed by the Budapest Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.