Prepare against Aleksandra Pehlivanova
WCM · BGR · World #47,567 classical · FIDE ID 2944375
When preparing against Aleksandra Pehlivanova, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 67 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandra Pehlivanova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandra Pehlivanova 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 | 1,903 | 1,929 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,639 | 1,639 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 34 | 13 | 20 | 50.7% |
| As White | 32 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandra Pehlivanova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandra Pehlivanova's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 59.4% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 28.1% | 72.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 65.8% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues Bf4 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 72.2% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Aleksandra Pehlivanova's chess games
All 67 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Paul David Peglau | 1,768 | ch-EU Union U10 | A43 |
| Nov 2025 | Anna Ribreau | 1,734 | 33rd EY Girls U12 | A40 |
| Nov 2025 | Yuefan Chen | 1,722 | 33rd EY Girls U12 | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | Aleksandra Mataczyna | 1,720 | ch-EU U12 Girls | A22 |
| Oct 2025 | Agnieszka Slusarczyk | 1,715 | 33rd EY Girls U12 | D97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,155 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,781 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,303 |
| ch-World School U11 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,468 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,199 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 4 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Pehlivanova's chess games?
67 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, from Aug 2020 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 Pehlivanova has played.
What does Aleksandra Pehlivanova play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Pehlivanova opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Pehlivanova answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Pehlivanova play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Pehlivanova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Pehlivanova play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Pehlivanova most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Aleksandra Pehlivanova's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Pehlivanova is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,639 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Aleksandra Pehlivanova played?
Our database contains 67 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, covering Aug 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 20 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Pehlivanova?
67 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova 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.