Prepare against Jona Recica
XKX · World #96,419 classical · FIDE ID 22105239
When preparing against Jona Recica, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Jona Recica, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jona Recica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jona Recica 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 | 1,740 | 1,842 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,858 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,865 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 35 | 21 | 73 | 27.1% |
| As White | 67 | 15 | 12 | 40 | 22.4% |
| As Black | 62 | 20 | 9 | 33 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jona Recica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jona Recica's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Recica usually continues Nc3 (13.3% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Recica usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Recica usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 97.1% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 21.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Jona Recica's chess games
All 129 games by Jona Recica in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 35 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 1/2/12 | 6.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Shambavi Hariharan | 2,024 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | D11 |
| Apr 2025 | Hena Karadas | 1,931 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | B33 |
| Jun 2026 | Mariam Rekhviashvili | 1,836 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | C69 |
| Jun 2024 | Alaa Gamal | 1,834 | Pristina Balkan Open B | A84 |
| Sep 2026 | Julia Muratet Carmona | 1,820 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,848 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,754 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 1,181 |
| Pristina Balkan Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,727 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jona Recica's chess games?
129 games by Jona Recica, from Aug 2022 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 Jona Recica has played.
What does Jona Recica play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Jona Recica opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jona Recica answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jona Recica play as White?
As White, Jona Recica's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 6.7% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jona Recica play as Black?
As Black, Jona Recica most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jona Recica's FIDE rating?
Jona Recica is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Jona Recica played?
Our database contains 129 games by Jona Recica, covering Aug 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses (27.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jona Recica?
129 games by Jona Recica 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.