Prepare against Natalia Opala
Poland · World #123,747 classical · FIDE ID 21050880
When preparing against Natalia Opala, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Natalia Opala, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Natalia Opala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Natalia Opala 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 | 1,663 | 1,774 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,645 | 1,682 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,692 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 2 | 20 | 29.0% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Natalia Opala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Natalia Opala's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Opala usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Opala usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Opala usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Natalia Opala's chess games
All 31 games by Natalia Opala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hanna Loboda | 1,677 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | B53 |
| Jul 2026 | Irena Pajer | 1,545 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | B42 |
| Jul 2026 | Justyna Rozenska | 1,522 | Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | B90 |
| Aug 2019 | Maria Oksanen | 1,193 | ch-EU U08 Girls | C02 |
| Aug 2019 | Yana Mateeva | 1,106 | ch-EU U08 Girls | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,580 |
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,167 |
| Polish Youth Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,474 |
| ch-POL Rapid U18 Girls | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,288 |
| ch-POL Blitz U18 Girls | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 987 |
| ch-EU Rapid | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Natalia Opala's chess games?
31 games by Natalia Opala, from Sep 2019 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 Natalia Opala has played.
What does Natalia Opala play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Natalia Opala opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Natalia Opala answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Natalia Opala play as White?
As White, Natalia Opala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Natalia Opala play as Black?
As Black, Natalia Opala most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Natalia Opala's FIDE rating?
Natalia Opala is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess, 1,645 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Natalia Opala played?
Our database contains 31 games by Natalia Opala, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Natalia Opala?
31 games by Natalia Opala 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.