Prepare against Alina Mihailova
WFM · Moldova · World #25,814 classical · FIDE ID 13907018
When preparing against Alina Mihailova, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Alina Mihailova, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alina Mihailova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alina Mihailova 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 | 2,013 | 2,102 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,000 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 1,982 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 121 | 55 | 120 | 40.9% |
| As White | 152 | 67 | 32 | 53 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 54 | 23 | 67 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alina Mihailova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alina Mihailova's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 149 | 98.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Mihailova usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Mihailova usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mihailova usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mihailova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 50 | 62.5% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 11.3% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 83.3% | 44.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 16.7% | 28.6% |
Alina Mihailova's chess games
All 296 games by Alina Mihailova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 121 wins, 55 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 15/5/7 | 55.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 24 | 11/8/5 | 45.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Nico Chasin | 2,303 | FISCA Online Open | E04 |
| Jun 2020 | Olga Karavaeva | 2,260 | Djerba Online w | A22 |
| Jul 2020 | Oleksandr Yurovskich | 2,260 | UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | A44 |
| Sep 2021 | Zala Urh | 2,234 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | D48 |
| Aug 2020 | Michelle Katkov | 2,218 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA w | 2023 | 63 | 32 | 1,723 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 B | 2021 | 14 | 10 | 2,158 |
| UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | 2020 | 12 | 6 | 2,122 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 2,041 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,691 |
| 26th ch-EU U12 Girls | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| 25th ch-EU U12 Girls | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alina Mihailova's chess games?
296 games by Alina Mihailova, from Mar 2014 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 Alina Mihailova has played.
What does Alina Mihailova play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Alina Mihailova opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alina Mihailova answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alina Mihailova play as White?
As White, Alina Mihailova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alina Mihailova play as Black?
As Black, Alina Mihailova most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Alina Mihailova's FIDE rating?
Alina Mihailova is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Alina Mihailova played?
Our database contains 296 games by Alina Mihailova, covering Mar 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 55 draws, 120 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alina Mihailova?
296 games by Alina Mihailova 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.