Prepare against Monika Braje
DEU · World #74,075 classical · FIDE ID 24661260
When preparing against Monika Braje, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Monika Braje, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Monika Braje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Braje 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 | 1,808 | 1,878 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,880 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,935 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 85 | 36 | 140 | 32.6% |
| As White | 133 | 49 | 21 | 63 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 128 | 36 | 15 | 77 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Braje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Braje's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Braje usually continues d4 (47.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Braje usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Braje usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 73 | 98.6% | 37.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Monika Braje's chess games
All 261 games by Monika Braje in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 85 wins, 36 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 56 | 23/7/26 | 41.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 63 | 21/6/36 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Melanie Lubbe | 2,278 | ch-GER blitz w | B21 |
| Jan 2018 | Paul Martin Wielebinski | 2,101 | ch-Niedersachsen Open A | B21 |
| Jan 1999 | Evgenija Naiditsch | 2,092 | BL2 West 9899 w | B21 |
| May 2019 | Luba Kopylov | 2,078 | ch-GER blitz w | B22 |
| Jun 2012 | Hannelore Neumeyer | 2,015 | chT-GER Federal Cup w | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niedersachsen Open A | 2020 | 33 | 12 | 1,775 |
| chT-GER Federal Cup w | 2024 | 33 | 14.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-GER blitz w | 2019 | 23 | 6.5 | 1,851 |
| ch-NRW U20 Girls | 1997 | 13 | 4 | – |
| ch-Hannover Region | 2010 | 12 | 6 | 1,657 |
| ch-GER U18 NRW 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 4th Wichern Open | 1997 | 8 | 1 | 1,760 |
| ch-GER rapid w | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Braje's chess games?
261 games by Monika Braje, from Jul 2009 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 Monika Braje has played.
What does Monika Braje play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Monika Braje opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Braje answers 1...d5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Monika Braje play as White?
As White, Monika Braje's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (56 games, 41.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Braje play as Black?
As Black, Monika Braje most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (63 games, 33.3% win rate); Albin Countergambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); London System (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Monika Braje's FIDE rating?
Monika Braje is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Monika Braje played?
Our database contains 261 games by Monika Braje, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 36 draws, 140 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Braje?
261 games by Monika Braje 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.