Prepare against Astra Goldmane
LVA · World #32,962 classical · FIDE ID 11600446
When preparing against Astra Goldmane, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 44 games by Astra Goldmane, covering Jan 1976 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Astra Goldmane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Astra Goldmane before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,970 | 2,080 | Jan 1980 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,020 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 20 | 16 | 18.2% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 21.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2018-2026): 97 rated games against 90 different opponents, across 12 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 32 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 25.0% | 1,999 | 1,962 | 8 |
| Rapid | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% | 1,678 | 1,720 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 36 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 2.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 60 | 26 | 23 | 11 | 43.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2,056 | 1,956 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2,049 | 2,004 |
| 2024 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1,917 | 1,767 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1,931 | 1,931 |
| 2022 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1,761 | 1,711 |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,958 | 2,015 |
| 2019 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1,949 | 1,949 |
| 2018 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1,688 | 1,794 |
Where Astra Goldmane has played
Latvia (5) · Czechia (2) · Albania (1) · Greece (1) · Italy (1) · North Macedonia (1) · Poland (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Astra Goldmane's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Astra Goldmane's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Goldmane usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Goldmane usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Goldmane usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Astra Goldmane's chess games
All 44 games by Astra Goldmane in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1976 - Oct 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 8 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1984 | Esther Epstein | 2,140 | chT-URS Cup 13th | C43 |
| Mar 2020 | Jan Tesar | 2,008 | WchT Seniors 50 | D11 |
| Jul 1983 | Naira Agababean | 1,950 | chT-URS Republics 16th Group1 | D26 |
| Sep 2023 | Jim G. Murray | 1,836 | WchT Seniors 65 | E01 |
| Mar 2020 | Cecil Ohlson | 1,643 | WchT Seniors 50 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 1,914 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-URS Republics 16th Group1 | 1983 | 5 | 3 | 2,168 |
| chT-URS Republics 16th final A | 1983 | 4 | 1 | 2,046 |
| chT-URS Republics 15th Final A | 1981 | 1 | 0 | 1,720 |
| Liepaia | 1972 | 1 | 1 | – |
| chT-URS Cup 13th | 1984 | 1 | 1 | 2,540 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,306 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Astra Goldmane's chess games?
44 games by Astra Goldmane, from Jan 1976 to Oct 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Astra Goldmane has played.
What does Astra Goldmane play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Astra Goldmane opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Astra Goldmane answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Astra Goldmane play as White?
As White, Astra Goldmane's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Astra Goldmane play as Black?
As Black, Astra Goldmane most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Astra Goldmane's FIDE rating?
Astra Goldmane is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Jan 1980).
How many games has Astra Goldmane played?
Our database contains 44 games by Astra Goldmane, covering Jan 1976 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 20 draws, 16 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Astra Goldmane?
44 games by Astra Goldmane reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.