Prepare against Carl Gorka
United Kingdom · World #22,534 classical · FIDE ID 413143
Our database contains 161 games by Carl Gorka, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carl Gorka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carl Gorka 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 | 2,036 | 2,233 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 2,028 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 49 | 43 | 69 | 30.4% |
| As White | 80 | 25 | 20 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 81 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carl Gorka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carl Gorka's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 70.0% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 27.5% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gorka usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Gorka usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gorka usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gorka usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Gorka usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gorka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 44.7% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 44.7% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 79.3% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
Carl Gorka's chess games
All 161 games by Carl Gorka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Jul 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Vladimir Smirnov | 2,379 | Australian Masters | A90 |
| Mar 2012 | Stephen J Solomon | 2,375 | 46th Begonia Open | C65 |
| Dec 2014 | Gregory J Canfell | 2,349 | Australian Masters B | C41 |
| Apr 2012 | Irine Kharisma Sukandar | 2,349 | 50th Doeberl Cup | D45 |
| Jun 2005 | Chris Depasquale | 2,337 | Australian Masters | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Victoria | 2010 | 30 | 11.5 | 2,109 |
| Australian Masters | 2010 | 27 | 13 | 2,267 |
| ch-AUS | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,195 |
| Australian Masters IM | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,086 |
| Melbourne CC Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,072 |
| Australian Masters B | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Melbourne Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,057 |
| 13th Monarch Assurance | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carl Gorka's chess games?
161 games by Carl Gorka, from Jan 2005 to Jul 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 Carl Gorka has played.
What does Carl Gorka play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Carl Gorka opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carl Gorka answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Carl Gorka play as White?
As White, Carl Gorka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carl Gorka play as Black?
As Black, Carl Gorka most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Carl Gorka's FIDE rating?
Carl Gorka is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Carl Gorka played?
Our database contains 161 games by Carl Gorka, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 69 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carl Gorka?
161 games by Carl Gorka 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.