Prepare against Natalia Branka
Poland · World #147,600 classical · FIDE ID 21075735
When preparing against Natalia Branka, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 32 games by Natalia Branka, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Branka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia 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 | 1,605 | 1,642 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,447 | 1,645 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,564 | 1,564 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 618 rated games against 435 different opponents, across 72 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 288 | 91 | 33 | 164 | 31.6% | 1,525 | 1,346 | 4 |
| Rapid | 124 | 40 | 13 | 71 | 32.3% | 1,448 | 1,266 | 5 |
| Blitz | 206 | 65 | 13 | 128 | 31.6% | 1,458 | 1,281 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 240 | 53 | 25 | 162 | 22.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 74 | 25 | 12 | 37 | 33.8% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102 | 31 | 22 | 49 | 1,637 | 1,542 |
| 2025 | 102 | 41 | 7 | 54 | 1,625 | 1,530 |
| 2024 | 166 | 51 | 12 | 103 | 1,539 | 1,336 |
| 2023 | 157 | 50 | 12 | 95 | 1,255 | 993 |
| 2022 | 62 | 16 | 3 | 43 | 1,145 | 854 |
| 2021 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 1,196 | 796 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,120 | 720 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
Where Natalia Branka has played
Poland (62) · Slovakia (3) · Croatia (2) · Italy (2) · Austria (1) · Czechia (1) · Greece (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Branka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Branka's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 68.8% | 45.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Branka usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Branka usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Branka usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 25% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Branka usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Branka usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Branka usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Natalia Branka's chess games
All 32 games by Natalia Branka in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aleksandra Lukasik | 1,780 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D16 | C10 |
| Mar 2026 | Maria Kidon | 1,747 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D16 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Patrycja Kochanowska | 1,705 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G16 | C60 |
| Jul 2026 | Malgorzata Mamak | 1,696 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G16 | B20 |
| Mar 2026 | Maja Szczurek | 1,653 | Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D16 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| Indywidualne Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów 2026 - D16 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,702 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 1-10 | 2026 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,361 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,444 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,631 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,416 |
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Branka's chess games?
32 games by Natalia Branka, from Oct 2023 to Nov 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 Natalia Branka has played.
What does Natalia Branka play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Natalia Branka opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.g3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Branka answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Natalia Branka play as White?
As White, Natalia Branka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Branka play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Branka most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Natalia Branka's FIDE rating?
Natalia Branka is currently rated 1,605 in classical chess, 1,447 in rapid and 1,564 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,642 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Natalia Branka played?
Our database contains 32 games by Natalia Branka, covering Oct 2023 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Branka?
32 games by Natalia 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.