Prepare against Aleksandra Pehlivanova
WCM · BGR · World #24,228 classical · FIDE ID 2944375
When preparing against Aleksandra Pehlivanova, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 80 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 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 | 2,024 | 2,024 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,866 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,639 | 1,639 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 43 | 15 | 22 | 53.8% |
| As White | 38 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 21 | 6 | 15 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 60.5% | 67.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 26.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 67.4% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Pehlivanova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 74.1% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Aleksandra Pehlivanova's chess games
All 80 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2020 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Antonina Dragasevic | 2,082 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Standard | A43 |
| Aug 2026 | Edward Bundan | 2,072 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Krystof Jandacek | 2,026 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | A57 |
| Aug 2026 | Edvard Kolar | 1,967 | European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Irina Petkova | 1,922 | Bulgarian Team Chess Championship | Rapid | E32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,155 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,775 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,781 |
| European Union Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,109 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,303 |
| 33rd EY Girls U12 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-World School U11 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,468 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,199 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Pehlivanova's chess games?
80 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, from Aug 2020 to Sep 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 38 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Pehlivanova opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Pehlivanova answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Pehlivanova play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Pehlivanova's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Pehlivanova play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Pehlivanova most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% 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 42 games.
What is Aleksandra Pehlivanova's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Pehlivanova is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,639 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Aleksandra Pehlivanova played?
Our database contains 80 games by Aleksandra Pehlivanova, covering Aug 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (53.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Pehlivanova?
80 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.