Vladimir Malakhov vs Jianchao Zhou
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Jianchao Zhou (2605)
Vladimir Malakhov and Jianchao Zhou have played 18 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2009 and the most recent in Oct 2018. Malakhov leads 7 wins to 1, with 10 draws (44% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 49 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Zhou with White | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Zhou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN |
| May 2018 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | English Opening: Slav Setup | chT-CHN |
| Jul 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-CHN |
| Oct 2016 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2016 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Réti Opening | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2015 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| May 2011 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-CHN |
| Aug 2010 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th Rapid |
| Aug 2010 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 7th |
| Aug 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Blitz |
| Aug 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Jianchao Zhou | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th Rapid |
| Aug 2009 | Vladimir Malakhov | Jianchao Zhou | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | CHN-RUS Summit Men 6th |
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What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Jianchao Zhou?
In 18 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 7 wins, Jianchao Zhou has 1 wins, and they have drawn 10 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Jianchao Zhou played each other?
Our database records 18 games between them, from Aug 2009 to Oct 2018.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Jianchao Zhou play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (3 games), followed by the Réti Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.