Prepare against Ewa Barwinska
WFM · Poland · World #14,139 classical · FIDE ID 21833761
When preparing against Ewa Barwinska, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 1,016 games by Ewa Barwinska, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ewa Barwinska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ewa Barwinska 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 | 2,115 | 2,115 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,132 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,038 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,016 | 349 | 136 | 531 | 34.4% |
| As White | 505 | 182 | 70 | 253 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 511 | 167 | 66 | 278 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ewa Barwinska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ewa Barwinska's side.
First moves as White (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 444 | 87.9% | 42.7% |
| d4 | 28 | 5.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 2.8% | 17.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 2.6% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 1.0% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues Nf3 (49.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues Nf3 (32.2% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues d4 (50.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Barwinska usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (285 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 244 | 85.6% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 18 | 6.3% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.9% | 53.6% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 48.1% | 34.9% |
| d5 | 47 | 35.9% | 42.6% |
| b6 | 8 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.8% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Ewa Barwinska's chess games
All 1,016 games by Ewa Barwinska in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 349 wins, 136 draws, 531 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 79 | 41/5/33 | 51.9% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 8/5/13 | 30.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/2/12 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/0/13 | 23.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 72 | 21/14/37 | 29.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 24/8/38 | 34.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/2/14 | 27.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 20 | 2/2/16 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | B17 |
| Sep 2024 | Nazar Firman | 2,472 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B75 |
| Aug 2024 | Yago De Moura Santiago | 2,455 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Jul 2024 | Sergei Iskusnyh | 2,440 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 616 | 212.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2023 | 26 | 15.5 | 1,960 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 25 | 16 | 1,885 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,012 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,318 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,866 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 1,995 |
| 40th Wch U20 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ewa Barwinska's chess games?
1,016 games by Ewa Barwinska, from Apr 2015 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 Ewa Barwinska has played.
What does Ewa Barwinska play on the first move as White?
Across 505 games with White in our database, Ewa Barwinska opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ewa Barwinska answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ewa Barwinska play as White?
As White, Ewa Barwinska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (21 games, 52.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 505 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ewa Barwinska play as Black?
As Black, Ewa Barwinska most often plays: Sicilian (72 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 34.3% win rate); Réti Opening (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 511 games.
What is Ewa Barwinska's FIDE rating?
Ewa Barwinska is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ewa Barwinska played?
Our database contains 1,016 games by Ewa Barwinska, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 349 wins, 136 draws, 531 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ewa Barwinska?
1,016 games by Ewa Barwinska 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.