This work is devoted to solving synchronization problem of uncertain chaotic systems with dead zones. Based on the Lyapunov stability theorems, by using fuzzy inference to estimate system uncertainties and by designing effective fuzzy adaptive controllers, the synchronization between two chaotic systems with dead zones is realized and a fuzzy variable-structure control is implemented. The stability is proven strictly, and all the states and signals are bounded in the closed-loop system. A simulation example is presented to test the theoretical results finally.