Prepare against Alina Bivol
IM · Serbia · World #2,815 classical · FIDE ID 4100123
Our database contains 1,762 games by Alina Bivol, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alina Bivol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alina Bivol 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 | 2,345 | 2,403 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,353 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,336 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,762 | 780 | 472 | 510 | 44.3% |
| As White | 891 | 424 | 239 | 228 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 871 | 356 | 233 | 282 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alina Bivol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alina Bivol's side.
First moves as White (887 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 601 | 67.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 200 | 22.5% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 40 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 40 | 4.5% | 51.2% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.5% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bivol usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bivol usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Bivol usually continues d4 (55.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 62.3% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Bivol usually continues g3 (59.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bivol usually continues g3 (66.4% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Bivol usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 313 | 77.3% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 54 | 13.3% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.5% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (332 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 190 | 57.2% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 117 | 35.2% | 49.1% |
| e6 | 16 | 4.8% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 4 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Alina Bivol's chess games
All 1,762 games by Alina Bivol in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 780 wins, 472 draws, 510 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 96 | 51/21/24 | 53.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 72 | 34/27/11 | 47.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 54 | 22/18/14 | 40.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 19/7/12 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 27 | 18/5/4 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 7/6/11 | 29.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 10/3/10 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 97 | 32/33/32 | 33.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 95 | 35/22/38 | 36.8% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 77 | 43/16/18 | 55.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 38 | 17/9/12 | 44.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 15/7/14 | 41.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 32 | 22/5/5 | 68.8% |
| D02 | London System | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 27 | 6/13/8 | 22.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 25 | 8/6/11 | 32.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,688 | Titled Tue | A39 |
| Apr 2017 | Davit Jojua | 2,587 | Ordu Open A 3rd | B07 |
| Oct 2021 | Kateryna Lagno | 2,550 | Amazons Pride Blitz | C09 |
| Mar 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,545 | Blondes-Brunettes Moscow Match 9th | C01 |
| Dec 2018 | Humpy Koneru | 2,541 | Wch Blitz w | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 104 | 55.5 | 2,339 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 71 | 33.5 | 2,287 |
| chT-RUS w | 2025 | 66 | 45 | 2,364 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2022 | 60 | 38 | 2,330 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 34 | 20 | 2,336 |
| ch-RUS rapid w | 2019 | 32 | 21 | 2,347 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,297 |
| Dmitrov Open | 2012 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Daria Voit (32 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (26 games) · Leya Garifullina (23 games) · Polina Shuvalova (19 games) · Valentina Gunina (18 games) · Daria Charochkina (17 games) · Olga Girya (16 games) · Dinara Wagner (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alina Bivol's chess games?
1,762 games by Alina Bivol, from Oct 2007 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 Bivol has played.
What does Alina Bivol play on the first move as White?
Across 887 games with White in our database, Alina Bivol opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alina Bivol answers 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alina Bivol play as White?
As White, Alina Bivol's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (96 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian (72 games, 47.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (54 games, 40.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 891 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alina Bivol play as Black?
As Black, Alina Bivol most often plays: Indian Defense (97 games, 33.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (95 games, 36.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (77 games, 55.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 871 games.
What is Alina Bivol's FIDE rating?
Alina Bivol is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Alina Bivol played?
Our database contains 1,762 games by Alina Bivol, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 780 wins, 472 draws, 510 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alina Bivol?
1,762 games by Alina Bivol 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.