Prepare against Silvia Alexieva
IM · France · World #7,693 classical · FIDE ID 2902265
Our database contains 1,402 games by Silvia Alexieva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Silvia Alexieva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silvia Alexieva 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 | 2,211 | 2,408 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,321 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,315 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,402 | 565 | 491 | 346 | 40.3% |
| As White | 717 | 294 | 266 | 157 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 685 | 271 | 225 | 189 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silvia Alexieva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silvia Alexieva's side.
First moves as White (717 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 243 | 33.9% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 174 | 24.3% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 154 | 21.5% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 145 | 20.2% | 63.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues c4 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues e4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Alexieva usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (355 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 267 | 75.2% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 36 | 10.1% | 43.1% |
| d6 | 31 | 8.7% | 58.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 2.3% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.0% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 198 | 77.6% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 43 | 16.9% | 51.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.7% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Silvia Alexieva's chess games
All 1,402 games by Silvia Alexieva in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 565 wins, 491 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 94 | 43/34/17 | 45.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 71 | 23/32/16 | 32.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 42 | 15/16/11 | 35.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 38 | 20/13/5 | 52.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 32 | 12/14/6 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 114 | 55/36/23 | 48.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 46 | 15/16/15 | 32.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 41 | 21/12/8 | 51.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 10/8/16 | 29.4% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 25 | 7/7/11 | 28.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 4/10/5 | 21.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,635 | ch-Mediterranean 4th | B08 |
| Jan 1997 | Mladen Palac | 2,595 | 18th Cannes Open | B85 |
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,558 | 6th Marseille Open | D90 |
| May 2005 | Friso Nijboer | 2,553 | 7th Salou Open | A84 |
| Jul 2001 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,544 | 19th Andorra Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA w | 2025 | 140 | 79.5 | 2,302 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 51 | 28.5 | 2,290 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 34 | 23 | 2,307 |
| EU-ch U20 Girls | 1994 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,252 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | 2023 | 20 | 11 | 2,335 |
| chT-BUL w | 2003 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,308 |
| Balkaniad | 1994 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-BUL w | 1992 | 17 | 11 | 2,260 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sophie Milliet (27 games) · Maria Leconte (24 games) · Almira Skripchenko (19 games) · Pauline Guichard (17 games) · Natacha Benmesbah (16 games) · Andreea Navrotescu (15 games) · Nino Maisuradze (14 games) · Marina Roumegous (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silvia Alexieva's chess games?
1,402 games by Silvia Alexieva, from Apr 2003 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 Silvia Alexieva has played.
What does Silvia Alexieva play on the first move as White?
Across 717 games with White in our database, Silvia Alexieva opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silvia Alexieva answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Silvia Alexieva play as White?
As White, Silvia Alexieva's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (94 games, 45.7% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 32.4% win rate); Slav Defense (42 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 717 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silvia Alexieva play as Black?
As Black, Silvia Alexieva most often plays: Sicilian (114 games, 48.2% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (41 games, 51.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 685 games.
What is Silvia Alexieva's FIDE rating?
Silvia Alexieva is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,408 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Silvia Alexieva played?
Our database contains 1,402 games by Silvia Alexieva, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 565 wins, 491 draws, 346 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silvia Alexieva?
1,402 games by Silvia Alexieva 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.