Prepare against Joanna Furtak
WCM · Poland · World #39,919 classical · FIDE ID 21804842
When preparing against Joanna Furtak, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 174 games by Joanna Furtak, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joanna Furtak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joanna Furtak 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 | 1,936 | 2,022 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,862 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 61 | 32 | 81 | 35.1% |
| As White | 89 | 34 | 20 | 35 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 85 | 27 | 12 | 46 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joanna Furtak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joanna Furtak's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 91.0% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Furtak usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Furtak usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Furtak usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Furtak usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Furtak usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Furtak usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 66.7% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 33.3% | 61.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 23.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Joanna Furtak's chess games
All 174 games by Joanna Furtak in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 61 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Tue | C13 |
| Sep 2021 | Asylbek Abdyzhapar | 2,409 | Titled Tue | B77 |
| Sep 2021 | Ariel Tokman | 2,316 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Jan 2022 | Ivan Provotorov | 2,303 | Titled Tue | C02 |
| Jan 2022 | Alexandre Bouget | 2,250 | Titled Tue | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 48 | 16.5 | 2,095 |
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 33 | 20 | 1,388 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,889 |
| POL Olympiad U14 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,494 |
| ch-POL U10 Girls | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,442 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,699 |
| Poronin Tatra Limba Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joanna Furtak's chess games?
174 games by Joanna Furtak, from Mar 2014 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 Joanna Furtak has played.
What does Joanna Furtak play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Joanna Furtak opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joanna Furtak answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Joanna Furtak play as White?
As White, Joanna Furtak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joanna Furtak play as Black?
As Black, Joanna Furtak most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Joanna Furtak's FIDE rating?
Joanna Furtak is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Joanna Furtak played?
Our database contains 174 games by Joanna Furtak, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joanna Furtak?
174 games by Joanna Furtak 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.