Valentina Gunina vs Xue Zhao
GM Valentina Gunina (2374) · GM Xue Zhao (2433)
Valentina Gunina and Xue Zhao have played 34 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2007 and the most recent in Dec 2019. Gunina leads 17 wins to 11, with 6 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunina with White | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Zhao with White | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Classical | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Rapid | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Gunina | Draws | Zhao |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 34 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | English Opening | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Italian Game | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Jun 2017 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | 6th WchT w |
| Dec 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz w |
| May 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Feb 2016 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2015 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2015 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2014 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jul 2012 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8th RUS-CHN Summit w Rapid |
| Jul 2012 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | RUS-CHN Summit w 8th |
| Jun 2012 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jul 2011 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Feb 2011 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Moscow Young GM w |
| Aug 2009 | Xue Zhao | Valentina Gunina | 0-1 | Slav Defense | 6th CHN-RUS Summit w Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Valentina Gunina | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 6th CHN-RUS Summit w Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Valentina Gunina and Xue Zhao?
In 34 recorded games, Valentina Gunina has 17 wins, Xue Zhao has 11 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Valentina Gunina and Xue Zhao played each other?
Our database records 34 games between them, from May 2007 to Dec 2019.
What openings do Valentina Gunina and Xue Zhao play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (6 games), followed by the Bogo-Indian Defense (5). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.