Prepare against Monika Socko
GM · Poland · World #2,731 classical · FIDE ID 1106619
When preparing against Monika Socko, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 27.0% over 74 games.
Our database contains 3,753 games by Monika Socko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Monika Socko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Socko 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 | 2,350 | 2,505 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,490 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,484 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,753 | 1,654 | 1,153 | 946 | 44.1% |
| As White | 1,895 | 912 | 578 | 405 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 1,858 | 742 | 575 | 541 | 39.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Socko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Socko's side.
First moves as White (1,895 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,207 | 63.7% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 486 | 25.6% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 105 | 5.5% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 3.2% | 61.5% |
| g3 | 34 | 1.8% | 69.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Socko usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Socko usually continues Nf3 (66.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Socko usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Socko usually continues d4 (83.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (883 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 466 | 52.8% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 150 | 17.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 133 | 15.1% | 59.0% |
| g6 | 51 | 5.8% | 69.6% |
| e5 | 42 | 4.8% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 2.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (691 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 572 | 82.8% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 56 | 8.1% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 26 | 3.8% | 67.3% |
| g6 | 18 | 2.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 16 | 2.3% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Monika Socko's chess games
All 3,753 games by Monika Socko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,654 wins, 1,153 draws, 946 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 221 | 101/74/46 | 45.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 141 | 62/44/35 | 44.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 97 | 45/23/29 | 46.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 88 | 50/25/13 | 56.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 76 | 35/27/14 | 46.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 67 | 29/20/18 | 43.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57 | 26/13/18 | 45.6% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 54 | 20/22/12 | 37.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 53 | 27/21/5 | 50.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 49 | 27/13/9 | 55.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 135 | 59/37/39 | 43.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 126 | 58/33/35 | 46.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 96 | 37/30/29 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 74 | 20/25/29 | 27.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 73 | 32/23/18 | 43.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 71 | 36/15/20 | 50.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 67 | 20/26/21 | 29.9% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 64 | 24/21/19 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 54 | 19/21/14 | 35.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 53 | 22/14/17 | 41.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,711 | Vladimir Petrov Memorial Open | E11 |
| Dec 2010 | Alexander Moiseenko | 2,670 | ch-EU rapid | D38 |
| Dec 2014 | Viktor Bologan | 2,643 | ch-EU rapid | E70 |
| Jul 2010 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,636 | 8th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | E46 |
| Aug 2010 | Igor Khenkin | 2,632 | Arctic Chess Challenge | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POL w | 2023 | 258 | 171.5 | 2,378 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 55 | 30 | 2,418 |
| World-ch w k.o. | 2018 | 51 | 22.5 | 2,366 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 48 | 26.5 | 2,416 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 47 | 25.5 | 2,372 |
| chT-POL | 2018 | 46 | 35 | 2,482 |
| chT-POL Ekstraliga | 2023 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,415 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 42 | 28 | 2,492 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jolanta Zawadzka (57 games) · Antoaneta Stefanova (41 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (41 games) · Karina Cyfka (36 games) · Klaudia Kulon (35 games) · Oliwia Kiolbasa (32 games) · Lilit Mkrtchian (26 games) · Julia Antolak (26 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Socko's chess games?
3,753 games by Monika Socko, from Apr 2003 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 Socko has played.
What does Monika Socko play on the first move as White?
Across 1,895 games with White in our database, Monika Socko opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Socko answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Monika Socko play as White?
As White, Monika Socko's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (221 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (141 games, 44.0% win rate); Catalan (97 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,895 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Socko play as Black?
As Black, Monika Socko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (135 games, 43.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (126 games, 46.0% win rate); Indian Defense (96 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,858 games.
What is Monika Socko's FIDE rating?
Monika Socko is currently rated 2,350 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,505 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Monika Socko played?
Our database contains 3,753 games by Monika Socko, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,654 wins, 1,153 draws, 946 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Socko?
3,753 games by Monika Socko 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.