Meri Arabidze vs Natalia Zhukova
IM Meri Arabidze (2409) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Meri Arabidze and Natalia Zhukova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2009 and the most recent in Jan 2025. Arabidze leads 1 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (54% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabidze with White | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Zhukova with White | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Arabidze | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A32 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Réti Opening | European Women Rapid 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Swiss Queens Wed #9 |
| Dec 2022 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2020 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess w Q2 |
| Sep 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Vani Khurtsidze Memorial |
| Sep 2018 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Telavi Lela and Bela Cup |
| Dec 2016 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Jun 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU rapid w |
| Jul 2013 | Meri Arabidze | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 14th ch-EU w |
| May 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| May 2011 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 12th EU-ch w |
| Mar 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1-0 | Catalan | 11th ch-EU w |
| Mar 2009 | Natalia Zhukova | Meri Arabidze | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Meri Arabidze and Natalia Zhukova?
In 13 recorded games, Meri Arabidze has 1 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 6 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Meri Arabidze and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Mar 2009 to Jan 2025.
What openings do Meri Arabidze and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (2 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.