Prepare against Irina Barchuk
WFM · Poland · World #11,939 classical · FIDE ID 14119005
Our database contains 397 games by Irina Barchuk, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Irina Barchuk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Barchuk 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 | 2,142 | 2,218 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,158 | 2,158 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,080 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 397 | 163 | 50 | 184 | 41.1% |
| As White | 201 | 98 | 27 | 76 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 196 | 65 | 23 | 108 | 33.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Barchuk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Barchuk's side.
First moves as White (201 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 178 | 88.6% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 11.4% | 76.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues d4 (52.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 76.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Barchuk usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 64.0% | 35.2% |
| e5 | 33 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Irina Barchuk's chess games
All 397 games by Irina Barchuk in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 163 wins, 50 draws, 184 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/4/12 | 23.8% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 13 | 1/0/12 | 7.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,512 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | C56 |
| Jun 2025 | K Kulon | 2,407 | TCh-POL Ekstraliga 2025 | B21 |
| Aug 2021 | Dariusz Szoen | 2,394 | Wroclaw Open A | B28 |
| Dec 2019 | Iulija Osmak | 2,388 | Wch Rapid w | A48 |
| Aug 2023 | Matthew Herman | 2,383 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UKR U12 Girls | 2009 | 33 | 12.5 | 1,828 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 28 | 7.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-UKR sf U14 Girls | 2009 | 26 | 14 | 1,939 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 20 | 13 | 2,168 |
| ch-UKR sf U12 Girls | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,337 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2019 | 17 | 8 | 2,222 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| 34th Wch U20 Girls | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 2,050 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Barchuk's chess games?
397 games by Irina Barchuk, from May 2010 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 Irina Barchuk has played.
What does Irina Barchuk play on the first move as White?
Across 201 games with White in our database, Irina Barchuk opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Barchuk answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Irina Barchuk play as White?
As White, Irina Barchuk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 201 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Barchuk play as Black?
As Black, Irina Barchuk most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Irina Barchuk's FIDE rating?
Irina Barchuk is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,158 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Irina Barchuk played?
Our database contains 397 games by Irina Barchuk, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 50 draws, 184 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Barchuk?
397 games by Irina Barchuk 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.