Prepare against Irina Gorshkova
WFM · Belgium · World #24,237 classical · FIDE ID 203319
When preparing against Irina Gorshkova, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Irina Gorshkova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Irina Gorshkova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Irina Gorshkova 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 | 2,023 | 2,166 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,098 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,137 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 32.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Irina Gorshkova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Irina Gorshkova's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Gorshkova usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Gorshkova usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gorshkova usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Irina Gorshkova's chess games
All 40 games by Irina Gorshkova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Thibaut Vandenbussche | 2,040 | ch-BEL Open | B22 |
| Jul 2013 | Nathan De Strycker | 2,033 | ch-BEL Open | D80 |
| Jun 2008 | Gianni Rossi | 2,012 | Conegliano Open | D00 |
| Jun 2008 | Mihail Lavric | 2,009 | Conegliano Open | D87 |
| Jul 2013 | Marc Cluyts | 1,968 | ch-BEL Open | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 14 | 9 | 2,089 |
| Conegliano Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| 32nd Blackpool Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,207 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,854 |
| 8th El Sauzal Open | 2007 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,119 |
| Lausanne YM Open 9th | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 2,042 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,784 |
| 35th Schwarzach Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Irina Gorshkova's chess games?
40 games by Irina Gorshkova, from Apr 2003 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 Irina Gorshkova has played.
What does Irina Gorshkova play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Irina Gorshkova opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Irina Gorshkova answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Irina Gorshkova play as White?
As White, Irina Gorshkova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Irina Gorshkova play as Black?
As Black, Irina Gorshkova most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Irina Gorshkova's FIDE rating?
Irina Gorshkova is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Irina Gorshkova played?
Our database contains 40 games by Irina Gorshkova, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 13 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Irina Gorshkova?
40 games by Irina Gorshkova 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.