Alina Bivol vs Zarina Shafigullina
IM Alina Bivol (2356) · WFM Zarina Shafigullina (2134)
Alina Bivol and Zarina Shafigullina have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2017 and the most recent in Oct 2025. Bivol leads 8 wins to 2, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games). The average game between them lasted 50 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shafigullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bivol with White | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shafigullina with White | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shafigullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Rapid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Classical | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Bivol | Draws | Shafigullina |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Zarina Shafigullina | A Bivol | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ch-RUS Rapid w 2025 |
| Oct 2022 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | chT-RUS Rapid w |
| Oct 2022 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | chT-RUS Blitz w |
| Jun 2021 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 71st ch-RUS Higher League w |
| Oct 2019 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1-0 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | chT-RUS rapid w |
| Jun 2019 | Zarina Shafigullina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 69th ch-RUS Higher League w |
| May 2019 | Zarina Shafigullina | Alina Bivol | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | chT-RUS w |
| Dec 2018 | Zarina Shafigullina | Alina Bivol | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Wch Blitz w |
| Oct 2018 | Zarina Shafigullina | Alina Bivol | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2018 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS Blitz w |
| Oct 2017 | Alina Bivol | Zarina Shafigullina | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | ch-RUS rapid w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alina Bivol and Zarina Shafigullina?
In 11 recorded games, Alina Bivol has 8 wins, Zarina Shafigullina has 2 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Alina Bivol and Zarina Shafigullina played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Oct 2017 to Oct 2025.
What openings do Alina Bivol and Zarina Shafigullina play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.