Pia Cramling vs Xue Zhao
GM Pia Cramling (2388) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Pia Cramling and Xue Zhao have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2021. Cramling leads 3 wins to 10 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cramling with White | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Zhao with White | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Classical | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Cramling | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Online Olympiad Div Top B |
| Dec 2019 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2018 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz w |
| Jul 2016 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Chengdu FIDE GP (Women) |
| Feb 2016 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2014 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2013 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Dec 2012 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blindfold w |
| Dec 2012 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| May 2012 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2010 | Pia Cramling | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Mar 2009 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | Rat Defense | Istanbul FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2008 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1-0 | Slav Defense | 4th chT-CHN |
| Mar 2008 | Xue Zhao | Pia Cramling | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Istanbul Ataturk w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Pia Cramling and Xue Zhao?
In 20 recorded games, Pia Cramling has 3 wins, Xue Zhao has 10 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Pia Cramling and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Mar 2008 to Sep 2021.
What openings do Pia Cramling and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.