Irina Krush vs Jennifer Yu
GM Irina Krush (2401) · FM Jennifer Yu (2335)
Irina Krush and Jennifer Yu have played 14 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Krush leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (71% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Yu with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Yu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | I Krush | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-USA w 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Jennifer Yu | I Krush | 1-0 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | ch-USA w 2024 |
| Oct 2023 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-USA w |
| Feb 2023 | Jennifer Yu | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | PRO League Prelim |
| Oct 2022 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA w Playoff |
| Oct 2022 | Jennifer Yu | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | ch-USA w Playoff |
| Oct 2022 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | ch-USA w Playoff |
| Oct 2022 | Jennifer Yu | Irina Krush | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | ch-USA w |
| Oct 2020 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | ch-USA w online |
| Mar 2019 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | ch-USA w 59th |
| Apr 2018 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2017 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2016 | Irina Krush | Jennifer Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2015 | Jennifer Yu | Irina Krush | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-USA w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Jennifer Yu?
In 14 recorded games, Irina Krush has 4 wins, Jennifer Yu has 6 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Jennifer Yu played each other?
Our database records 14 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Irina Krush and Jennifer Yu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.