Prepare against Monika Baranska
Poland · World #75,647 classical · FIDE ID 1130382
When preparing against Monika Baranska, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Monika Baranska, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Monika Baranska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Baranska 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 | 1,803 | 1,875 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,897 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,815 | 1,815 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 76 | 69 | 73 | 34.9% |
| As White | 107 | 41 | 29 | 37 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 35 | 40 | 36 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Baranska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Baranska's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 99.1% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Baranska usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Baranska usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Baranska usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Baranska usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 66 | 100.0% | 47.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 96.9% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Monika Baranska's chess games
All 218 games by Monika Baranska in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 69 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Walery Orlov | 2,000 | 11th Rowy Jantar Open B | D03 |
| Sep 2025 | Oliwia Mirowska | 1,986 | chT-POL 2nd League | C00 |
| Mar 2015 | Tomasz Lewandrowski | 1,957 | 150th Warsaw YMCA Winter | C17 |
| Sep 2017 | Klara Czaplewska | 1,880 | POL-chT 2nd League | D56 |
| Jan 2016 | Pola Parol | 1,860 | chT-Mazowiec 1516 | E51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 50 | 24.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-POL U12 Girls | 1999 | 22 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2003 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,843 |
| 159th Warsaw YMCA Autumn-C | 2015 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,762 |
| 164th Warsaw YMCA Winter-B | 2016 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,831 |
| 154th Warsaw YMCA Spring | 2015 | 10 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 150th Warsaw YMCA Winter | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| 168th Warsaw YMCA Spring B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,730 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Baranska's chess games?
218 games by Monika Baranska, from Jan 2004 to Sep 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 Monika Baranska has played.
What does Monika Baranska play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Monika Baranska opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Baranska answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Monika Baranska play as White?
As White, Monika Baranska's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Baranska play as Black?
As Black, Monika Baranska most often plays: French: Advance Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Monika Baranska's FIDE rating?
Monika Baranska is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,815 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Monika Baranska played?
Our database contains 218 games by Monika Baranska, covering Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 69 draws, 73 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Baranska?
218 games by Monika Baranska 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.