Irina Krush vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Irina Krush (2401) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Irina Krush and Natalia Zhukova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2000 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Krush leads 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Zhukova with White | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | I Krush | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | World Rapid Women 2024 |
| Dec 2019 | Irina Krush | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2017 | Irina Krush | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Krush | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | Wch Blitz sf w |
| Sep 2010 | Irina Krush | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Wch Blitz sf w |
| Jul 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Irina Krush | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 2nd North Urals Cup w |
| Nov 2002 | Natalia Zhukova | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Olympiad Women-35 |
| Sep 2000 | Natalia Zhukova | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | FIDE World Cup-D w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Natalia Zhukova?
In 10 recorded games, Irina Krush has 6 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2000 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Irina Krush and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.