Prepare against Joanna Worek
WGM · Czechia · World #4,822 classical · FIDE ID 1118080
Our database contains 1,266 games by Joanna Worek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joanna Worek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joanna Worek 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 | 2,278 | 2,363 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,298 | 2,334 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,361 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,266 | 549 | 366 | 348 | 43.4% |
| As White | 629 | 297 | 180 | 150 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 637 | 252 | 186 | 198 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joanna Worek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joanna Worek's side.
First moves as White (629 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 356 | 56.6% | 63.5% |
| e4 | 163 | 25.9% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 47 | 7.5% | 61.7% |
| c4 | 46 | 7.3% | 52.2% |
| e3 | 9 | 1.4% | 88.9% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Worek usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Worek usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Worek usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Worek usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Worek usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Worek usually continues d4 (41.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 304 | 85.2% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 14 | 3.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 2.8% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.5% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 2.5% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 1.4% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 121 | 66.1% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 25 | 13.7% | 46.0% |
| d6 | 16 | 8.7% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 10 | 5.5% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Joanna Worek's chess games
All 1,266 games by Joanna Worek 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: 549 wins, 366 draws, 348 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 40 | 21/10/9 | 52.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 36 | 22/8/6 | 61.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 16/6/6 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 16/5/7 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 13/4/3 | 65.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 92 | 39/28/25 | 42.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 76 | 31/26/19 | 40.8% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 37 | 14/9/14 | 37.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 18/9/7 | 52.9% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 12/10/4 | 46.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Vladislav Borovikov | 2,553 | 10th Paleochora Open | B90 |
| May 2016 | Peter Michalik | 2,552 | ch-CZE | A30 |
| Nov 2013 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,494 | 19th chT-EU w | E09 |
| May 2013 | Sergei Matsenko | 2,485 | 14th ch-EUR | D63 |
| Nov 2019 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,483 | ch-EU rapid w | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL w | 2014 | 60 | 29.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-POL U18 Girls | 2004 | 32 | 22 | 2,248 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2024 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,232 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2022 | 26 | 17 | 2,228 |
| ch-CZE | 2019 | 24 | 11 | 2,313 |
| ch-CZE blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 16 | 2,254 |
| ch-POL U20 Girls | 2003 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,244 |
| Karvina Open | 2011 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,216 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jolanta Zawadzka (21 games) · Monika Socko (20 games) · Katarzyna Toma (14 games) · Karina Cyfka (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joanna Worek's chess games?
1,266 games by Joanna Worek, 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 Joanna Worek has played.
What does Joanna Worek play on the first move as White?
Across 629 games with White in our database, Joanna Worek opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joanna Worek answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Joanna Worek play as White?
As White, Joanna Worek's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (40 games, 52.5% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 61.1% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 629 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joanna Worek play as Black?
As Black, Joanna Worek most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (92 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (76 games, 40.8% win rate); Indian Defense (37 games, 37.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 637 games.
What is Joanna Worek's FIDE rating?
Joanna Worek is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,298 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Joanna Worek played?
Our database contains 1,266 games by Joanna Worek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 549 wins, 366 draws, 348 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joanna Worek?
1,266 games by Joanna Worek 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.