Prepare against Monika Elek
Hungary · World #68,849 classical · FIDE ID 726907
When preparing against Monika Elek, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (26% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Hungarian Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Monika Elek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Monika Elek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Elek 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 | 1,825 | 1,988 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,834 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 45 | 38 | 89 | 26.2% |
| As White | 91 | 25 | 24 | 42 | 27.5% |
| As Black | 81 | 20 | 14 | 47 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Elek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Elek's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 54.9% | 42.0% |
| g3 | 15 | 16.5% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 15.4% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Elek usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Elek usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Elek usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 16% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Elek usually continues Bg2 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Elek usually continues Bg2 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Elek usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 25.6% | 27.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 11.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 51.7% | 36.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 34.6% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Monika Elek's chess games
All 172 games by Monika Elek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 45 wins, 38 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Laszlo Molnar | 2,198 | chT2-HUN Barcza 1213 | E81 |
| Aug 2003 | Eszter Hidegh | 2,181 | Miskolc Avas Open | B37 |
| Dec 2006 | Ferenc Bor | 2,035 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | B17 |
| Mar 2008 | Gergely Berta | 2,028 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | D58 |
| Apr 2000 | Veronika Schneider | 2,006 | ch-HUN U14 Girls | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miskolc Avas Open | 2005 | 14 | 6 | 2,049 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,053 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,861 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 1,921 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,649 |
| ch-EU U18 Girls | 2003 | 9 | 1 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Elek's chess games?
172 games by Monika Elek, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Elek has played.
What does Monika Elek play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Monika Elek opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.g3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Elek answers 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games).
What openings does Monika Elek play as White?
As White, Monika Elek's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Elek play as Black?
As Black, Monika Elek most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Monika Elek's FIDE rating?
Monika Elek is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Monika Elek played?
Our database contains 172 games by Monika Elek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 38 draws, 89 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Elek?
172 games by Monika Elek 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.