Pia Cramling vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Pia Cramling (2388) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Pia Cramling and Natalia Zhukova have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 1998 and the most recent in Jun 2020. Cramling leads 4 wins to 4, with 4 draws (67% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramling with White | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Zhukova with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D41 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D94 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Pia Cramling | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Speed Chess w Q1 |
| Dec 2018 | Pia Cramling | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Pia Cramling | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Monte Carlo FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Pia Cramling | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Dec 2009 | Pia Cramling | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game | World Cup ACP w 1st |
| Aug 2009 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | St Petersburg Baltic Queen w |
| Jul 2005 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th chT-EU w |
| Oct 2004 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Olympiad Women-36 |
| Mar 1998 | Natalia Zhukova | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | London System | Belgrade w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pia Cramling and Natalia Zhukova?
In 12 recorded games, Pia Cramling has 4 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 4 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Pia Cramling and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Mar 1998 to Jun 2020.
What openings do Pia Cramling and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games), followed by the Slav Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.