Maria Pershina vs Anna Zhurova
WFM Maria Pershina (2303) · WFM Anna Zhurova (2253)
Maria Pershina and Anna Zhurova have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2020 and the most recent in Jul 2026. Pershina leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Pershina | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershina with White | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Zhurova with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Pershina | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Pershina | Draws | Zhurova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Zhurova,Anna | Pershina,Maria | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 75th ch-RUS HL w 2026 |
| Mar 2025 | Anna Zhurova | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-RUS Junior Girls TB |
| Mar 2025 | Mariya Yakimova | Anna Zhurova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Junior Girls TB |
| Mar 2025 | Mariya Yakimova | Anna Zhurova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Junior Girls |
| Dec 2024 | Anna Zhurova | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Russian Cup w Final |
| Dec 2024 | Mariya Yakimova | Anna Zhurova | 0-1 | Catalan | Russian Cup w Final |
| Apr 2024 | Anna Zhurova | Mariya Yakimova | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-RUS U20 Girls |
| Dec 2023 | Anna Zhurova | Mariya Yakimova | 0-1 | Sicilian | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Blitz GP w |
| Dec 2023 | Mariya Yakimova | Anna Zhurova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Khanty-Mansiysk TOP 28 Rapid GP w |
| Feb 2020 | Mariya Yakimova | Anna Zhurova | 1-0 | Budapest Defense | 16th Moscow Open w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Maria Pershina and Anna Zhurova?
In 10 recorded games, Maria Pershina has 4 wins, Anna Zhurova has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Maria Pershina and Anna Zhurova played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Feb 2020 to Jul 2026.
What openings do Maria Pershina and Anna Zhurova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.