Nikita Vitiugov vs Jianchao Zhou
GM Nikita Vitiugov (2666) · GM Jianchao Zhou (2605)
Nikita Vitiugov and Jianchao Zhou have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2009 and the most recent in Feb 2011. Vitiugov leads 8 wins to 2, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitiugov with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Zhou with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Classical | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Vitiugov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening | 10th Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
| Aug 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Réti Opening | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Indian Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Nikita Vitiugov | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
| Feb 2009 | Nikita Vitiugov | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Moscow Aeroflot Open A |
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What is the head-to-head score between Nikita Vitiugov and Jianchao Zhou?
In 12 recorded games, Nikita Vitiugov has 8 wins, Jianchao Zhou has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Nikita Vitiugov and Jianchao Zhou played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Feb 2009 to Feb 2011.
What openings do Nikita Vitiugov and Jianchao Zhou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening: Keres Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.