Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Natalia Zhukova
IM Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (2293) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Natalia Zhukova have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1996 and the most recent in May 2016. Kovalevskaya leads 3 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (47% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 39 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalevskaya with White | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Zhukova with White | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B41 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 18th chT-RUS w |
| Oct 2005 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Sheki w |
| Jul 2005 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 3rd North Urals Cup w |
| Jul 2004 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | 2nd North Urals Cup w |
| Aug 2003 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | North Urals Cup w 1st |
| Jun 2000 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | ch-EU w |
| Jun 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-EU w |
| Jun 2000 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | ch-EU w |
| Jun 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-EU w |
| Mar 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Belgrade w 33rd |
| Dec 1999 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Groningen w |
| Dec 1999 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Groningen w |
| Jan 1999 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | chT-YUG w |
| Jan 1998 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 0-1 | Indian Defense | chT-ROM |
| Jan 1996 | Natalia Zhukova | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 0-1 | Torre Attack | ch-UKR w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Natalia Zhukova?
In 15 recorded games, Ekaterina Kovalevskaya has 3 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Jan 1996 to May 2016.
What openings do Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (3 games), followed by the Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.