Jiner Zhu vs Polina Shuvalova
GM Jiner Zhu (2550) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Jiner Zhu and Polina Shuvalova have played 15 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2019 and the most recent in Dec 2025. Zhu leads 8 wins to 5, with 2 draws (87% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhu | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhu with White | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Shuvalova with White | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhu | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Blitz | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhu | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Italian Game | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Dec 2025 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | London System | TechM GCL 2025 |
| Aug 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | Scotch Game | TCh-TUR Super League |
| Apr 2025 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Pune WGP |
| Dec 2024 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | World Rapid Women 2024 |
| Mar 2023 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | New Delhi FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Astana GP w |
| Jan 2022 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 84th Tata Steel Challengers |
| Nov 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Aug 2021 | Jiner Zhu | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | Kramnik Challenge |
| Jun 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Gelfand Challenge |
| Apr 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Baer Polgar Challenge |
| Dec 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | chT-CHN |
| Nov 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | RUS-CHN Summit w 12th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jiner Zhu and Polina Shuvalova?
In 15 recorded games, Jiner Zhu has 8 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 5 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Jiner Zhu and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 15 games between them, from Nov 2019 to Dec 2025.
What openings do Jiner Zhu and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games), followed by the English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.