Jennifer Yu vs Nazi Paikidze
FM Jennifer Yu (2354) · IM Nazi Paikidze (2309)
Jennifer Yu and Nazi Paikidze have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Yu leads 7 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Yu | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu with White | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Paikidze with White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Yu | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Blitz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Yu | Draws | Paikidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | U.S. Chess Championships 2026 | Women |
| Oct 2025 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-USA w 2025 |
| Oct 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | ch-USA w 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Slav Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Indian Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | Catalan | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | American Cup Elim w |
| Mar 2024 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Catalan | American Cup Elim w |
| Oct 2023 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-USA w |
| Oct 2022 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2018 | Jennifer Yu | Nazi Paikidze | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2017 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2016 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-USA w |
| Apr 2015 | Nazi Paikidze | Jennifer Yu | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-USA w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jennifer Yu and Nazi Paikidze?
In 19 recorded games, Jennifer Yu has 7 wins, Nazi Paikidze has 8 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Jennifer Yu and Nazi Paikidze played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Jennifer Yu and Nazi Paikidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.