Margarita Potapova vs Anna Zhurova
WIM Margarita Potapova (2235) · WFM Anna Zhurova (2284)
Margarita Potapova and Anna Zhurova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2021 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Potapova leads 5 wins to 3, with 2 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Polish Defense (1 games). The average game between them lasted 36 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Potapova | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potapova with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Zhurova with White | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Potapova | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Potapova | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue 8th Sep 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 |
| May 2026 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 |
| Oct 2025 | Anna Zhurova | Margarita Potapova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Apr 2025 | Anna Zhurova | Margarita Potapova | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | chT-RUS w |
| Dec 2024 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | II Russian Team w Cup |
| Jun 2024 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 74th ch-RUS HL w |
| Dec 2023 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 0-1 | Polish Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Dec 2023 | Anna Zhurova | Margarita Potapova | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w |
| Oct 2021 | Margarita Potapova | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Margarita Potapova and Anna Zhurova?
In 10 recorded games, Margarita Potapova has 5 wins, Anna Zhurova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Margarita Potapova and Anna Zhurova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Margarita Potapova and Anna Zhurova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Polish Defense (1 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.