Mai Narva vs Jiner Zhu
IM Mai Narva (2405) · GM Jiner Zhu (2550)
Mai Narva and Jiner Zhu have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2023 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Narva leads 5 wins to 5, with 3 draws (77% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 58 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Narva | Draws | Zhu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narva with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Zhu with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Narva | Draws | Zhu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Narva | Draws | Zhu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 1-0 | Réti Opening | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Sicilian | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 0-1 | Réti Opening | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 1-0 | Italian Game | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Blitz |
| Aug 2026 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Rapid |
| Aug 2026 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | WR Women's Chess Tour 2026 Africa | Rapid |
| Aug 2024 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Speed Chess w Play In 2 KO |
| Aug 2024 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Play In 2 KO |
| Aug 2024 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | Speed Chess w Play In 2 |
| Aug 2024 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 1-0 | Modern Defense | Speed Chess w Play In 2 KO |
| Jul 2024 | Mai Narva | Jiner Zhu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5th Belt and Road Shanxi |
| Dec 2023 | Jiner Zhu | Mai Narva | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Wch Rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mai Narva and Jiner Zhu?
In 13 recorded games, Mai Narva has 5 wins, Jiner Zhu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Mai Narva and Jiner Zhu played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Dec 2023 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Mai Narva and Jiner Zhu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.