Xue Zhao vs Nana Dzagnidze
GM Xue Zhao (2433) · GM Nana Dzagnidze (2478)
Xue Zhao and Nana Dzagnidze have played 32 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2008 and the most recent in Dec 2020. Zhao leads 10 wins to 16 - trailing overall, with 6 draws (81% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| Dzagnidze with White | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Blitz | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Rapid | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Dzagnidze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Most recent 30 of 32 games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening | World Chess Summit w |
| Dec 2019 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Alekhine Defense | Monaco FIDE GP w |
| May 2019 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Hengshui IMSA Rapid w |
| Dec 2018 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2017 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening | Huaian IMSA Blitz w 2nd |
| Dec 2017 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening | 2nd Huaian IMSA Rapid w |
| Nov 2016 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | chT-CHN |
| Jun 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Apr 2016 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | English Opening | Batumi FIDE GP (Women) |
| Feb 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Horwitz Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Indian Defense | China Elite Mind blitz w |
| Feb 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Defense | China Elite Mind rapid w |
| Feb 2016 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2015 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-CHN |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 1-0 | English Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Bogo-Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Basque w |
| Dec 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2014 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | Réti Opening | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jun 2014 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Lopota FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Apr 2014 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Queen's Indian Defense | Khanty-Mansiysk FIDE GP w |
| Dec 2013 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Dec 2013 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 0-1 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Beijing Sportaccord Blitz w |
| Jun 2012 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | Wch Rapid w |
| Jul 2011 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1st Hangzhou w |
| May 2010 | Xue Zhao | Nana Dzagnidze | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Nalchik FIDE GP w |
| Oct 2009 | Nana Dzagnidze | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | Nanjing FIDE GP w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Nana Dzagnidze?
In 32 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 10 wins, Nana Dzagnidze has 16 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Xue Zhao and Nana Dzagnidze played each other?
Our database records 32 games between them, from Oct 2008 to Dec 2020.
What openings do Xue Zhao and Nana Dzagnidze play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Indian Defense (4 games), followed by the Queen's Indian Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.