Prepare against Monika Kaniak
Poland · World #49,215 classical · FIDE ID 1128566
Our database contains 241 games by Monika Kaniak, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Monika Kaniak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Kaniak 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 | 1,896 | 1,983 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,911 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,911 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 99 | 28 | 114 | 41.1% |
| As White | 122 | 50 | 16 | 56 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 119 | 49 | 12 | 58 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Kaniak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Kaniak's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 76 | 62.3% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 44 | 36.1% | 42.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kaniak usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 57.9% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 26.3% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 27.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Monika Kaniak's chess games
All 241 games by Monika Kaniak in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 99 wins, 28 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D56 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Hanna Leks | 2,232 | ch-POL sf w | C11 |
| Sep 2006 | Evgenia Kuzevanova | 2,197 | ch-EU U18 Girls | D85 |
| Sep 2006 | Sandra Djukic | 2,137 | ch-EU U18 Girls | E60 |
| Apr 2006 | Agata Smarsz | 2,113 | ch-POL U18 Girls | A54 |
| Sep 2019 | Dominika Chmiel | 2,075 | POL-chT 2nd League | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POL-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 30 | 13 | 1,841 |
| ch-POL U18 Girls | 2007 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,940 |
| 44th Polanica Zdroj Open B | 2008 | 20 | 8 | 1,790 |
| 278th Warsaw YMCA Autumn A | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 1,681 |
| 292nd YMCA Autumn A | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,980 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open B | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-POL U16 Girls | 2004 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| ch-POL U14 Girls | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Kaniak's chess games?
241 games by Monika Kaniak, from Oct 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 Kaniak has played.
What does Monika Kaniak play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Monika Kaniak opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Kaniak answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games).
What openings does Monika Kaniak play as White?
As White, Monika Kaniak's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Kaniak play as Black?
As Black, Monika Kaniak most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Monika Kaniak's FIDE rating?
Monika Kaniak is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Monika Kaniak played?
Our database contains 241 games by Monika Kaniak, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 28 draws, 114 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Kaniak?
241 games by Monika Kaniak 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.