Prepare against Barbara Skuhala
WFM · SVN · World #12,674 classical · FIDE ID 14605465
When preparing against Barbara Skuhala, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 1,357 games by Barbara Skuhala, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Barbara Skuhala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barbara Skuhala 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 | 2,134 | 2,218 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,124 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,211 | 2,248 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,357 | 477 | 256 | 625 | 35.2% |
| As White | 670 | 249 | 126 | 295 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 688 | 228 | 130 | 330 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barbara Skuhala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barbara Skuhala's side.
First moves as White (669 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 658 | 98.4% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 1.2% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues d4 (37.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Skuhala usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (362 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 336 | 92.8% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 15 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 173 | 81.2% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 37 | 17.4% | 40.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Barbara Skuhala's chess games
All 1,357 games by Barbara Skuhala in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Sep 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: 477 wins, 256 draws, 625 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 117 | 44/22/51 | 37.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 23/10/26 | 39.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 23/11/12 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 45 | 14/5/26 | 31.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 43 | 14/6/23 | 32.6% |
| C01 | French Defense | 27 | 9/6/12 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 25 | 9/1/15 | 36.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 1/9/7 | 5.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 171 | 67/28/76 | 39.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 66 | 17/12/37 | 25.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 12/10/17 | 30.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 14/7/13 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 10/10/9 | 34.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 28 | 4/6/18 | 14.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 23 | 4/5/14 | 17.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 22 | 6/4/12 | 27.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/3/12 | 21.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B55 |
| Jul 2022 | Dennis Wagner | 2,569 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Aug 2020 | Nikola Djukic | 2,525 | Titled Tue | B91 |
| Mar 2021 | Christian Seel | 2,483 | Titled Tue | A17 |
| Feb 2023 | Evgenios Ioannidis | 2,476 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 548 | 195 | 2,157 |
| chT-SLO w | 2024 | 60 | 30.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-SLO w | 2017 | 35 | 9.5 | 1,870 |
| chT2-SLO East | 2016 | 34 | 20 | 2,011 |
| ch-SLO U20 Girls | 2016 | 31 | 19 | 1,828 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 21 | 11 | 2,143 |
| Speed Chess w Q5 | 2021 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-SLO U16 Girls | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,801 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Teja Vidic (14 games) · Petra Kejzar (14 games) · Laura Unuk (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barbara Skuhala's chess games?
1,357 games by Barbara Skuhala, from Jan 2009 to Sep 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 Skuhala has played.
What does Barbara Skuhala play on the first move as White?
Across 669 games with White in our database, Barbara Skuhala opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barbara Skuhala answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games).
What openings does Barbara Skuhala play as White?
As White, Barbara Skuhala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (117 games, 37.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (59 games, 39.0% win rate); Italian Game (46 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 670 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barbara Skuhala play as Black?
As Black, Barbara Skuhala most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (171 games, 39.2% win rate); Sicilian (66 games, 25.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (39 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 688 games.
What is Barbara Skuhala's FIDE rating?
Barbara Skuhala is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 2,211 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Barbara Skuhala played?
Our database contains 1,357 games by Barbara Skuhala, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 477 wins, 256 draws, 625 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barbara Skuhala?
1,357 games by Barbara Skuhala 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.