Alina Bivol vs Polina Shuvalova
IM Alina Bivol (2356) · IM Polina Shuvalova (2483)
Alina Bivol and Polina Shuvalova have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2015 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Bivol leads 4 wins to 11 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (79% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bivol with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Shuvalova with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Classical | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shuvalova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | A Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | ch-RUS Blitz w 2025 |
| Dec 2023 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | Moscow Dokhoian Memorial Blitz |
| Oct 2023 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | ch-RUS w 73rd |
| Oct 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 0-1 | London System | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Nov 2021 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Nov 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Lindores Abbey Blitz Tal Memorial |
| Oct 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RUS w 71st |
| Sep 2021 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | EU-Cup w 25th |
| Jun 2021 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Caro-Kann | Speed Chess w Q5 |
| May 2021 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Sicilian | Speed Chess w Q3 |
| Apr 2021 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11th Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Nov 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-Moscow Blitz w |
| Jun 2020 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 1-0 | Réti Opening | 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP |
| Mar 2020 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Moscow Blondes-Brunettes Match |
| Dec 2019 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 0-1 | Catalan | Wch Blitz w |
| Mar 2019 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | Blondes-Brunettes Moscow Match 9th |
| Dec 2017 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | French Defense | Wch Rapid w |
| Jul 2016 | Alina Bivol | Polina Shuvalova | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 66th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Apr 2015 | Polina Shuvalova | Alina Bivol | 0-1 | Center Game | ch-RUS U18 Girls |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alina Bivol and Polina Shuvalova?
In 19 recorded games, Alina Bivol has 4 wins, Polina Shuvalova has 11 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Alina Bivol and Polina Shuvalova played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Apr 2015 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alina Bivol and Polina Shuvalova play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.