Valentina Gunina vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Valentina Gunina and Natalia Zhukova have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2010 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Gunina leads 10 wins to 10, with 2 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Zhukova with White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Classical | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B41 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #29 |
| Aug 2024 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Swiss Queens Wed #28 |
| Mar 2024 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Colle System | Swiss Queens Wed #9 |
| Mar 2023 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 23rd ch-EU w |
| Dec 2021 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| Nov 2020 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| Dec 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU rapid w |
| Nov 2019 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | ch-EU blitz w |
| Nov 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Feb 2016 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Catalan | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Nov 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 20th chT-EU w |
| Jun 2015 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-EU rapid w |
| Jul 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 15th ch-EU w |
| Apr 2014 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Oct 2013 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Slav Defense | EU-Cup w 18th |
| Jun 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jun 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Sep 2010 | Valentina Gunina | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
Interactive board, all 22 games, opening explorer and engine analysis.
Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Natalia Zhukova?
In 22 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 10 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 10 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Sep 2010 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.