Xue Zhao vs Mariya Muzychuk
GM Xue Zhao (2433) · GM Mariya Muzychuk (2463)
Xue Zhao and Mariya Muzychuk have played 23 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2012 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Zhao leads 10 wins to 5, with 8 draws (65% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Alekhine Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Muzychuk with White | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Muzychuk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | World Chess Summit w |
| Dec 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Hengshui IMSA Blitz w |
| May 2019 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Alekhine Defense | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Slav Defense | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | Huaian IMSA Basque w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Jul 2016 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Chengdu FIDE GP (Women) |
| Apr 2016 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Dec 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Oct 2013 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Ponziani Opening | Cap d'Agde Karpov qual 2nd |
| Oct 2013 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Cap d'Agde Karpov qual 2nd |
| Nov 2012 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | English Opening | World-ch w k.o. |
| Nov 2012 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Trompowsky Attack | World-ch w k.o. |
| Aug 2012 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Olympiad Women-40 |
| May 2012 | Xue Zhao | Mariya Muzychuk | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2012 | Mariya Muzychuk | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Scotch Game | 2nd CHN w Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Mariya Muzychuk?
In 23 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 10 wins, Mariya Muzychuk has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Xue Zhao and Mariya Muzychuk played each other?
Our database records 23 games between them, from Apr 2012 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Xue Zhao and Mariya Muzychuk play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Alekhine Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.