Alina Bivol vs Aleksandra Goryachkina
IM Alina Bivol (2356) · GM Aleksandra Goryachkina (2536)
Alina Bivol and Aleksandra Goryachkina have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2011 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Bivol leads 0 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 5 draws (55% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bivol | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bivol with White | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Goryachkina with White | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bivol | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| Blitz | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bivol | Draws | Goryachkina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| A53 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | A Bivol | 1/2-1/2 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 29th ECC Women |
| Dec 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Sep 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1/2-1/2 | London System | EU-Cup w 25th |
| Mar 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Mar 2019 | Alina Bivol | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Blondes-Brunettes Moscow Match 9th |
| Oct 2017 | Alina Bivol | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Sep 2017 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RUS rapid w |
| Dec 2015 | Alina Bivol | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | RUS Cup final w |
| Dec 2015 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | English Opening | RUS Cup final w |
| Aug 2011 | Alina Bivol | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 0-1 | Dutch Defense | St Petersburg Rudenko Memorial w |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Alina Bivol and Aleksandra Goryachkina?
In 11 recorded games, Alina Bivol has 0 wins, Aleksandra Goryachkina has 6 wins, and they have drawn 5 times.
How many times have Alina Bivol and Aleksandra Goryachkina played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2011 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alina Bivol and Aleksandra Goryachkina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.