Xue Zhao vs Natalia Zhukova
GM Xue Zhao (2433) · GM Natalia Zhukova (2319)
Xue Zhao and Natalia Zhukova have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2006 and the most recent in Dec 2024. Zhao leads 7 wins to 2, with 4 draws (69% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Réti Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 47 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Zhao | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhao with White | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Zhukova with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Zhao | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Zhao | Draws | Zhukova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | World Blitz w 2024 |
| Feb 2016 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Tehran FIDE GP w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Apr 2014 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | English Opening | Wch Rapid w |
| Feb 2014 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 12th Gibraltar Masters |
| Jun 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Wch Blitz Final w |
| Jun 2012 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Dec 2011 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 1-0 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3rd WchT w |
| Apr 2010 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | chT-RUS w 11th |
| Sep 2009 | Natalia Zhukova | Xue Zhao | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2nd WchT w |
| Nov 2008 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1-0 | Catalan | Olympiad Women-38 |
| May 2006 | Xue Zhao | Natalia Zhukova | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Olympiad Women-37 |
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What is the head-to-head score between Xue Zhao and Natalia Zhukova?
In 13 recorded games, Xue Zhao has 7 wins, Natalia Zhukova has 2 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Xue Zhao and Natalia Zhukova played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from May 2006 to Dec 2024.
What openings do Xue Zhao and Natalia Zhukova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Réti Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.