Natacha Benmesbah vs Silvia Alexieva
WGM Natacha Benmesbah (2224) · IM Silvia Alexieva (2213)
Natacha Benmesbah and Silvia Alexieva have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2005 and the most recent in Aug 2024. Benmesbah leads 2 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (4 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Benmesbah | Draws | Alexieva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benmesbah with White | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Alexieva with White | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Benmesbah | Draws | Alexieva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 |
| Rapid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Benmesbah | Draws | Alexieva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | ch-FRA w |
| Aug 2024 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-FRA w |
| Jun 2023 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| May 2023 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-FRA Top 12 w GpA |
| Jun 2022 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute |
| Jul 2021 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Aug 2017 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 0-1 | Philidor | ch-FRA w |
| Jun 2017 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 0-1 | Sicilian: Closed | Villandry Lallemand Memorial Open |
| Aug 2016 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | ch-FRA w |
| Aug 2015 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 1-0 | Sicilian | ch-FRA w |
| May 2012 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-FRA Rapid w |
| Jan 2009 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1-0 | Modern Defense | FRA-ch rap w |
| Aug 2008 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-FRA w 83rd |
| Aug 2007 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 0-1 | Sicilian | ch-FRA w |
| Jan 2007 | Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | 0-1 | Sicilian | Saint Affrique Open 15th |
| Aug 2005 | Silvia Alexieva | Natacha Benmesbah | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-FRA w |
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What is the head-to-head score between Natacha Benmesbah and Silvia Alexieva?
In 16 recorded games, Natacha Benmesbah has 2 wins, Silvia Alexieva has 7 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Natacha Benmesbah and Silvia Alexieva played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Aug 2005 to Aug 2024.
What openings do Natacha Benmesbah and Silvia Alexieva play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (4 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.