Ekaterina Kovalevskaya vs Xue Zhao
IM Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (2293) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Xue Zhao have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2006 and the most recent in Jul 2012. Kovalevskaya leads 2 wins to 4 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kovalevskaya with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Zhao with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Kovalevskaya | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening | Jermuk FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2012 | Xue Zhao | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Oct 2011 | Xue Zhao | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2011 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Shenzhen FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2009 | Xue Zhao | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | chT-RUS w 10th |
| Sep 2008 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5th CHN-RUS Summit w |
| Aug 2007 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | RUS-CHN Summit w 4th |
| Aug 2007 | Xue Zhao | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 4th |
| Jul 2007 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Bad Homburg w |
| Aug 2006 | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | CHN-RUS Summit w 3rd |
| Aug 2006 | Xue Zhao | Ekaterina Kovalevskaya | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit w 3rd |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Xue Zhao?
In 11 recorded games, Ekaterina Kovalevskaya has 2 wins, Xue Zhao has 4 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2006 to Jul 2012.
What openings do Ekaterina Kovalevskaya and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.