Prepare against Julia Branka
Poland · World #55,435 classical · FIDE ID 21074984
When preparing against Julia Branka, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 60 games by Julia Branka, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julia Branka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julia Branka 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 | 1,872 | 1,872 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,793 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,601 | 1,677 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 8 | 34 | 30.0% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julia Branka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julia Branka's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 52.9% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 7 | 20.6% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.7% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Branka usually continues c4 (20.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Branka usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Branka usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Branka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Branka usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Julia Branka's chess games
All 60 games by Julia Branka in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandra Duda | 1,929 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | A34 |
| May 2026 | Maja Woytitzki | 1,769 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Anna Oszutowska | 1,717 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G18 | B19 |
| Jul 2026 | Gabriela Palejko | 1,686 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G18 | B19 |
| Mar 2026 | Hanna Butkiewicz | 1,670 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D18 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D18 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,685 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 | I Liga | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-POL U13 Girls Qual | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 870 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,340 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G18 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,676 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G18 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,465 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 Girls | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julia Branka's chess games?
60 games by Julia Branka, from Aug 2021 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 Julia Branka has played.
What does Julia Branka play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Julia Branka opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.f4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julia Branka answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Julia Branka play as White?
As White, Julia Branka's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julia Branka play as Black?
As Black, Julia Branka most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Julia Branka's FIDE rating?
Julia Branka is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,601 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Julia Branka played?
Our database contains 60 games by Julia Branka, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 34 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julia Branka?
60 games by Julia Branka 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.