Prochaieva, Alina

Alina Prochaieva, a 16-year-old Ukrainian player, is rated 1943 and sitting in the top 4% of women worldwide under 16. She is on a steady climb with +55 Elo over the past 12 months. 25 rated games in the past year (≈42/year long-term). Recent standard appearances include Campeonato de Asturias por Equipos Division de Honor 2026 Rondas 8-10, Campeonato de Asturias por Equipos Division de Honor 2026 Rondas 4-7, and Campeonato de Asturias por Equipos Division de Honor 2026 Rondas 3. Also played 4 rapid (including CE Equipos Ajedrez Rapido 2025) and 2 blitz events (including European Women's Blitz Championship January 11, 2026) recently. Her peak of 1974 was reached at age 14 (Jan 2024).

At junior level, she reached #30, #8, #12, #13 and #7 nationally in U16, U14, U12, U10 and U8.