Prepare against Alina Baluh
Ukraine · World #70,948 classical · FIDE ID 34157131
When preparing against Alina Baluh, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 55 games by Alina Baluh, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alina Baluh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alina Baluh 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 | 1,818 | 1,818 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 2,037 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,960 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 25 | 4 | 23 | 45.5% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alina Baluh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alina Baluh's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nc3 | 9 | 32.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baluh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Baluh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Baluh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 32% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Baluh usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Baluh usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Baluh usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Alina Baluh's chess games
All 55 games by Alina Baluh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sofiya Sova | 1,962 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | B40 |
| Aug 2026 | Daria Kravchuk | 1,955 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Blitz | Open | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Hanna Owczarek | 1,952 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | B45 |
| Dec 2022 | Mykhailo Tsehelskyy | 1,866 | Lvov Christmas Open | B52 |
| Jul 2026 | Kateryna Prydatko | 1,861 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 1,860 |
| Malakhatko Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,889 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,974 |
| Lviv Rapid Championship | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 17th Prague Golden U20 Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,358 |
| Lysenko Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,767 |
| Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 2,124 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alina Baluh's chess games?
55 games by Alina Baluh, from Apr 2020 to Aug 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 Alina Baluh has played.
What does Alina Baluh play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Alina Baluh opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nc3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alina Baluh answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Alina Baluh play as White?
As White, Alina Baluh's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alina Baluh play as Black?
As Black, Alina Baluh most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Alina Baluh's FIDE rating?
Alina Baluh is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alina Baluh played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alina Baluh, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alina Baluh?
55 games by Alina Baluh 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.