Elina Danielian vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Elina Danielian (2382) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Elina Danielian and Natalia Zhukova have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2000 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Danielian leads 0 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Danielian | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielian with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Zhukova with White | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Danielian | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Danielian | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Elina Danielian | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 25th European Teams Women |
| Apr 2025 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w |
| Dec 2019 | Elina Danielian | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Jun 2019 | Elina Danielian | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | English Opening | St Petersburg Motiva Cup w |
| Dec 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| May 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 16th ch-EU w |
| Sep 2011 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16th EU-Cup w |
| Aug 2005 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | 15th chT-EU w |
| Oct 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Olympiad Women-36 |
| Oct 2003 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5th chT-EU w |
| Jun 2003 | Elina Danielian | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2001 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | 2nd ch-EU w |
| Oct 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Elina Danielian | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Olympiad Women-34 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Elina Danielian and Natalia Zhukova?
In 14 recorded games, Elina Danielian has 0 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Elina Danielian and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Oct 2000 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Elina Danielian and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.