Xue Zhao vs Lilit Mkrtchian
GM Xue Zhao (2433) · IM Lilit Mkrtchian (2360)
Xue Zhao and Lilit Mkrtchian have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2001 and the most recent in Mar 2016. Zhao leads 8 wins to 3, with 2 draws (85% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 48 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mkrtchian with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Mkrtchian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A91 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | China Elite Mind Basque w |
| Mar 2016 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Réti Opening | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Jul 2012 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Jermuk FIDE GP w |
| Jun 2012 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2010 | Xue Zhao | Lilit Mkrtchian | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2009 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Nanjing FIDE GP w |
| Sep 2009 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2nd WchT w |
| Nov 2008 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Olympiad Women-38 |
| May 2006 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | Olympiad Women-37 |
| Aug 2001 | Lilit Mkrtchian | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Sicilian | 19th Wch U20 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Lilit Mkrtchian?
In 13 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 8 wins, Lilit Mkrtchian has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Xue Zhao and Lilit Mkrtchian played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Aug 2001 to Mar 2016.
What openings do Xue Zhao and Lilit Mkrtchian play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.