Prepare against Wojciech Golenia
FM · Poland · World #6,262 classical · FIDE ID 1175300
When preparing against Wojciech Golenia, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 53.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 329 games by Wojciech Golenia, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Wojciech Golenia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wojciech Golenia 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 | 2,241 | 2,299 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,138 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 147 | 70 | 112 | 44.7% |
| As White | 166 | 82 | 39 | 45 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 163 | 65 | 31 | 67 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wojciech Golenia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wojciech Golenia's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 43.4% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 49 | 29.5% | 58.2% |
| d4 | 30 | 18.1% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.6% | 54.5% |
| e3 | 4 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Golenia usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 58.2% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Golenia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Golenia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 49.4% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 20 | 24.1% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 12.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.0% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 71.2% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.3% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Wojciech Golenia's chess games
All 329 games by Wojciech Golenia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 147 wins, 70 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 15/5/8 | 53.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | London System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,502 | ch-EU blitz | A85 |
| Jun 2018 | Artem Omelja | 2,445 | Krakow-ch rapid | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,435 | 23rd Spilimbergo Open | D23 |
| Jul 2026 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,425 | 19th Paleochora Open 2026 | E52 |
| Dec 2017 | Jolanta Zawadzka | 2,424 | ch-EU blitz | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT U19 2nd League | 2016 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,802 |
| POL-chT 1st League | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 2,225 |
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,235 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,348 |
| chT-POL U20 2nd League | 2017 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,896 |
| chT-POL U19 1st League | 2015 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,346 |
| Akademickie Mistrzostwa Polski w szachach - Mężczyźni | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wojciech Golenia's chess games?
329 games by Wojciech Golenia, from Jan 2013 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 Wojciech Golenia has played.
What does Wojciech Golenia play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Wojciech Golenia opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wojciech Golenia answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Wojciech Golenia play as White?
As White, Wojciech Golenia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wojciech Golenia play as Black?
As Black, Wojciech Golenia most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Wojciech Golenia's FIDE rating?
Wojciech Golenia is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Wojciech Golenia played?
Our database contains 329 games by Wojciech Golenia, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 70 draws, 112 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wojciech Golenia?
329 games by Wojciech Golenia 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.