Natacha Benmesbah vs Silvia Alexieva
Natacha Benmesbah (37, WGM, FRA) and Silvia Alexieva (52, IM, FRA) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Alexieva leads with 5 wins to 1, with 6 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Championnat de France 2024 - National Feminin saw Alexieva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2226 and 2197, the Elo model gives Benmesbah a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2226 vs 2197 (Δ +29)
With Natacha Benmesbah as white
48% Natacha23% draw29% Silvia
With Silvia Alexieva as white
36% Natacha26% draw38% Silvia
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Natacha Benmesbah | Silvia Alexieva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2226 | 2197 |
| Peak rating | 2322 · Jun 2024 | 2408 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 35 | 33 |
| World rank now | #6,851 | #8,326 |
| World rank peak | #3,427 | #2,095 |
| Federation rank now | #327 | #408 |
| Games (career, STD) | 689 | 1,182 |
| Months active | 203 | 217 |
| % white wins | 48% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2209 | 2143 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 49 |
Best Win
Natacha Benmesbah
Silvia Alexieva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Natacha Benmesbah
Silvia Alexieva