Prepare against Alice Chovanec
WCM · United States · World #46,933 classical · FIDE ID 30980836
When preparing against Alice Chovanec, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Alice Chovanec, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alice Chovanec's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alice Chovanec 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 | 1,906 | 1,934 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,623 | 1,685 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alice Chovanec's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alice Chovanec's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Chovanec usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Alice Chovanec's chess games
All 46 games by Alice Chovanec in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Vidyuth Kamesh | 1,991 | 124th US Open | E20 |
| May 2026 | Andrew Colwell | 1,895 | Marshall May Under 2400 | D15 |
| Nov 2024 | Alicia Kovalskyy | 1,871 | World Cadets U12 Girls | B43 |
| Mar 2026 | Samant Robert Sen | 1,870 | 58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (2026) | B23 |
| Nov 2024 | Pavithra R V | 1,854 | World Cadets U12 Girls | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,836 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 883 |
| 58th annual New York State Scholastic Championships (2026) | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,941 |
| New York Metro Area Scholastic Chess Championships | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,972 |
| Marshall May Under 2400 | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,080 |
| 124th US Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,002 |
| 3rd Annual Blue Ridge Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alice Chovanec's chess games?
46 games by Alice Chovanec, from Aug 2022 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 Alice Chovanec has played.
What does Alice Chovanec play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alice Chovanec opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alice Chovanec answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alice Chovanec play as White?
As White, Alice Chovanec's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alice Chovanec play as Black?
As Black, Alice Chovanec most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Alice Chovanec's FIDE rating?
Alice Chovanec is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess and 1,623 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Alice Chovanec played?
Our database contains 46 games by Alice Chovanec, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alice Chovanec?
46 games by Alice Chovanec 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.