Prepare against Aleksandra Dimitrova
WIM · FIDE · World #8,797 classical · FIDE ID 24173371
Our database contains 546 games by Aleksandra Dimitrova, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandra Dimitrova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandra Dimitrova before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,190 | 2,319 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,115 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,143 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 546 | 220 | 152 | 174 | 40.3% |
| As White | 277 | 118 | 74 | 85 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 269 | 102 | 78 | 89 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandra Dimitrova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandra Dimitrova's side.
First moves as White (277 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 265 | 95.7% | 56.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 4.0% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 56.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Dimitrova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 102 | 87.2% | 54.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 9.4% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 97 | 99.0% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Aleksandra Dimitrova's chess games
All 546 games by Aleksandra Dimitrova in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 220 wins, 152 draws, 174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 14/12/9 | 40.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/10/8 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 20/11/21 | 38.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 7/8/8 | 30.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| E04 | Catalan | 20 | 4/12/4 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Ulvi Bajarani | 2,512 | 24th Chigorin Memorial | E46 |
| Oct 2017 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,503 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | B42 |
| Oct 2019 | Arman Mikaelyan | 2,479 | 27th Chigorin Memorial | A28 |
| Oct 2022 | Valentina Gunina | 2,476 | chT-RUS Blitz w | B12 |
| Jul 2021 | Olga Girya | 2,448 | 71st ch-RUS Higher League w | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 7 | 2,104 |
| ch-Moscow w | 2024 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,149 |
| Moscow Nutcracker Rapid w | 2017 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,369 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,232 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open B | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,093 |
| Ivi GP Chess 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| 14th Blondes vs Brunettes | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,350 |
| ch-Moscow Open Superfinal | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,077 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ekaterina Kovalevskaya (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Dimitrova's chess games?
546 games by Aleksandra Dimitrova, from May 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Aleksandra Dimitrova has played.
What does Aleksandra Dimitrova play on the first move as White?
Across 277 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Dimitrova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Dimitrova answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Dimitrova play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Dimitrova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (30 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 277 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Dimitrova play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Dimitrova most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Aleksandra Dimitrova's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Dimitrova is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Aleksandra Dimitrova played?
Our database contains 546 games by Aleksandra Dimitrova, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 220 wins, 152 draws, 174 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Dimitrova?
546 games by Aleksandra Dimitrova reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.