Prepare against Barbara Goraj
WCM · Poland · World #11,701 classical · FIDE ID 21816166
Our database contains 399 games by Barbara Goraj, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barbara Goraj's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barbara Goraj 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 | 2,145 | 2,178 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,174 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,159 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 171 | 91 | 137 | 42.9% |
| As White | 207 | 94 | 51 | 62 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 192 | 77 | 40 | 75 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barbara Goraj's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barbara Goraj's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 153 | 73.9% | 52.0% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 16.9% | 72.9% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.8% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 2.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 52.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Goraj usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Goraj usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Goraj usually continues d4 (32.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Goraj usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Goraj usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Goraj usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 76.2% | 45.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 21.9% | 73.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 81.4% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 18.6% | 54.5% |
Barbara Goraj's chess games
All 399 games by Barbara Goraj in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Aug 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: 171 wins, 91 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/7/6 | 51.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 58 | 20/13/25 | 34.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,569 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | B08 |
| Jul 2021 | Eduardas Rozentalis | 2,520 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | C06 |
| Sep 2021 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,493 | Warsaw Szansa Blitz Open | C42 |
| Jul 2022 | Marcel Kanarek | 2,488 | Warsaw Maciei Memorial | E73 |
| Dec 2021 | Lela Javakhishvili | 2,479 | Wch Rapid w | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2023 | 36 | 24 | 2,118 |
| ch-POL blitz w | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 1,950 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 7 | 2,161 |
| ch-POL U18 Girls | 2023 | 17 | 13 | 1,989 |
| Warsaw Maciei Memorial | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 9 | 1,990 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,346 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,094 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barbara Goraj's chess games?
399 games by Barbara Goraj, from Aug 2014 to Aug 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 Barbara Goraj has played.
What does Barbara Goraj play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Barbara Goraj opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barbara Goraj answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Barbara Goraj play as White?
As White, Barbara Goraj's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barbara Goraj play as Black?
As Black, Barbara Goraj most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Barbara Goraj's FIDE rating?
Barbara Goraj is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Barbara Goraj played?
Our database contains 399 games by Barbara Goraj, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 91 draws, 137 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barbara Goraj?
399 games by Barbara Goraj 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.