Prepare against Aleksandra Goryachkina
GM · FIDE · World #378 classical · FIDE ID 4147103
Our database contains 4,624 games by Aleksandra Goryachkina, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aleksandra Goryachkina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aleksandra Goryachkina 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 | 2,536 | 2,611 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,492 | 2,520 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,484 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4,624 | 2,042 | 1,408 | 1,174 | 44.2% |
| As White | 2,321 | 1,103 | 699 | 519 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 2,303 | 939 | 709 | 655 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aleksandra Goryachkina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aleksandra Goryachkina's side.
First moves as White (2,321 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,269 | 54.7% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 820 | 35.3% | 59.8% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 6.2% | 58.4% |
| c4 | 82 | 3.5% | 64.6% |
| f4 | 6 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues d4 (66.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues c4 (58.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues c4 (64.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Goryachkina usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1,064 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 431 | 40.5% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 222 | 20.9% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 180 | 16.9% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 178 | 16.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf6 | 33 | 3.1% | 68.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 1.8% | 68.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (789 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 380 | 48.2% | 52.5% |
| Nf6 | 377 | 47.8% | 57.8% |
| f5 | 23 | 2.9% | 60.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.0% | 56.3% |
| f6 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Aleksandra Goryachkina's chess games
All 4,624 games by Aleksandra Goryachkina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 2,042 wins, 1,408 draws, 1,174 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 184 | 93/42/49 | 50.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 162 | 64/77/21 | 39.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 124 | 39/53/32 | 31.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 117 | 50/44/23 | 42.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 101 | 61/16/24 | 60.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 100 | 40/28/32 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 72 | 45/16/11 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 70 | 35/20/15 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 65 | 38/15/12 | 58.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 28/17/20 | 43.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 207 | 65/93/49 | 31.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 200 | 99/36/65 | 49.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 158 | 64/51/43 | 40.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 98 | 37/23/38 | 37.8% |
| D02 | London System | 94 | 26/36/32 | 27.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 93 | 30/29/34 | 32.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 73 | 40/18/15 | 54.8% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 71 | 9/51/11 | 12.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 61 | 31/15/15 | 50.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 54 | 21/17/16 | 38.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,770 | Titled Tue | D35 |
| Jul 2024 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,750 | Moscow Stars Blitz | B31 |
| Jan 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,747 | Krasnogorsk Blitz | E81 |
| Jun 2024 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,713 | Moscow Stars Rapid | D04 |
| Nov 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,713 | Titled Tue Late | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 2,375 | 1,444 | 2,408 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 105 | 63.5 | 2,473 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 87 | 54.5 | 2,486 |
| ch-RUS Blitz w | 2017 | 42 | 29 | 2,479 |
| Tata Steel India Blitz w | 2026 | 36 | 19 | 2,489 |
| FIDE World Cup w | 2023 | 34 | 23 | 2,592 |
| Wch Blitz Final w | 2014 | 30 | 15 | 2,339 |
| chT2-RUS | 2019 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,588 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Kateryna Lagno (47 games) · Valentina Gunina (38 games) · Harika Dronavalli (34 games) · Alexandra Kosteniuk (31 games) · Olga Girya (27 games) · Anna Muzychuk (27 games) · Anastasia Bodnaruk (26 games) · Alina Kashlinskaya (25 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aleksandra Goryachkina's chess games?
4,624 games by Aleksandra Goryachkina, from Oct 2008 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 Aleksandra Goryachkina has played.
What does Aleksandra Goryachkina play on the first move as White?
Across 2,321 games with White in our database, Aleksandra Goryachkina opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aleksandra Goryachkina answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Aleksandra Goryachkina play as White?
As White, Aleksandra Goryachkina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (184 games, 50.5% win rate); Catalan (162 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (124 games, 31.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 2,321 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aleksandra Goryachkina play as Black?
As Black, Aleksandra Goryachkina most often plays: Slav Defense (207 games, 31.4% win rate); Sicilian (200 games, 49.5% win rate); Indian Defense (158 games, 40.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 2,303 games.
What is Aleksandra Goryachkina's FIDE rating?
Aleksandra Goryachkina is currently rated 2,536 in classical chess, 2,492 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,611 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Aleksandra Goryachkina played?
Our database contains 4,624 games by Aleksandra Goryachkina, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 2,042 wins, 1,408 draws, 1,174 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aleksandra Goryachkina?
4,624 games by Aleksandra Goryachkina 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.