Prepare against Monika Ashbrooke
WCM · JCI · World #148,542 classical · FIDE ID 15600262
When preparing against Monika Ashbrooke, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (88%).
Our database contains 86 games by Monika Ashbrooke, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Monika Ashbrooke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Ashbrooke 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 | 1,598 | 1,661 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,610 | 1,661 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,625 | 1,633 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 19 | 20 | 47 | 22.1% |
| As White | 43 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 43 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 11.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Ashbrooke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Ashbrooke's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 97.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ashbrooke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ashbrooke usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ashbrooke usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ashbrooke usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 95.5% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Monika Ashbrooke's chess games
All 86 games by Monika Ashbrooke in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 19 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chaniru Ranasinghe | 1,777 | 2026 British Chess Championships: | A00 |
| Oct 2025 | Simone Zenini | 1,620 | 47th Arco Open | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Afiwa Kponsou | 1,565 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A40 |
| Sep 2026 | Nelissa Thomas | 1,546 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A49 |
| Feb 2026 | Vladimir Mabhena | 1,546 | Sligo Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sligo Open | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,630 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,709 |
| 1st ch-EU Small Nations w | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,509 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,656 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,760 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,851 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,378 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,421 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Ashbrooke's chess games?
86 games by Monika Ashbrooke, from Sep 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 Monika Ashbrooke has played.
What does Monika Ashbrooke play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Monika Ashbrooke opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Ashbrooke answers 1...e6 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Monika Ashbrooke play as White?
As White, Monika Ashbrooke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Ashbrooke play as Black?
As Black, Monika Ashbrooke most often plays: Horwitz Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Monika Ashbrooke's FIDE rating?
Monika Ashbrooke is currently rated 1,598 in classical chess, 1,610 in rapid and 1,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,661 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Monika Ashbrooke played?
Our database contains 86 games by Monika Ashbrooke, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 20 draws, 47 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Ashbrooke?
86 games by Monika Ashbrooke 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.