Irina Krush vs Xue Zhao
GM Irina Krush (2401) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Irina Krush and Xue Zhao have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Krush leads 4 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krush with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Zhao with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Krush | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | I Krush | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | World Rapid Women 2024 |
| May 2019 | Irina Krush | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Xue Zhao | Irina Krush | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| Mar 2016 | Irina Krush | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Irina Krush | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Apr 2014 | Irina Krush | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Irina Krush | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Irina Krush | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2008 | Irina Krush | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1st WMSG Blitz w |
| Mar 2008 | Irina Krush | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Istanbul Ataturk w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Irina Krush and Xue Zhao?
In 10 recorded games, Irina Krush has 4 wins, Xue Zhao has 6 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Irina Krush and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Mar 2008 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Irina Krush and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.