Natalia Zhukova vs Mariya Muzychuk
GM Natalia Zhukova (2319) · GM Mariya Muzychuk (2463)
Natalia Zhukova and Mariya Muzychuk have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Zhukova leads 3 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 8 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhukova | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhukova with White | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Muzychuk with White | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhukova | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Blitz | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhukova | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz w |
| Dec 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Scotch Game | ch-EU blitz w |
| Dec 2018 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | English Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | English Opening | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Nov 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | ch-UKR w 74th |
| Sep 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB w |
| Jul 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
| Aug 2013 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-SRB w |
| Jun 2013 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | ch-UKR w 73rd |
| Sep 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-UKR 72nd w |
| Jun 2012 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | French: Winawer Variation | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Wch Blitz sf w |
| Apr 2008 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | French: Exchange Variation | 9th ch-EU w |
| Nov 2006 | Mariya Muzychuk | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-UKR w 75th |
| Apr 2006 | Natalia Zhukova | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | 7th ch-EU w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natalia Zhukova and Mariya Muzychuk?
In 18 recorded games, Natalia Zhukova has 3 wins, Mariya Muzychuk has 7 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Natalia Zhukova and Mariya Muzychuk played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Apr 2006 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Natalia Zhukova and Mariya Muzychuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (2 games), followed by the Benoni Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.