Prepare against Monika Stojkovska
WFM · North Macedonia · World #17,561 classical · FIDE ID 15002594
When preparing against Monika Stojkovska, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 568 games by Monika Stojkovska, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Monika Stojkovska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Stojkovska 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 | 2,080 | 2,135 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 2,084 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,016 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 568 | 198 | 126 | 244 | 34.9% |
| As White | 293 | 106 | 64 | 123 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 275 | 92 | 62 | 121 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Stojkovska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Stojkovska's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 89.8% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 30 | 10.2% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues Nf3 (44.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues c4 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Stojkovska usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 117 | 71.8% | 52.1% |
| e6 | 41 | 25.2% | 41.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 74.0% | 40.7% |
| e6 | 15 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
Monika Stojkovska's chess games
All 568 games by Monika Stojkovska in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 198 wins, 126 draws, 244 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 45 | 17/8/20 | 37.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 5/6/14 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 8/3/11 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B59 | Sicilian | 65 | 26/15/24 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 0/4/9 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A17 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Jovan Todorovic | 2,402 | 19th Senta Open | B66 |
| Aug 2014 | Saeed Urooj | 2,383 | Olympiad Women-41 | C41 |
| Jul 2015 | Danilo Cerovic | 2,359 | 8th ch-SRB Central Open A | B00 |
| Sep 2018 | Ticia Gara | 2,321 | Olympiad Women-43 | B43 |
| Aug 2020 | Rosa Ratsma | 2,300 | Online Olym Div2 C | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skopje Karposh Open | 2016 | 35 | 11.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-FRM w | 2023 | 28 | 19 | 1,914 |
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 24 | 20.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-FRM Open | 2012 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 2003 | 15 | 8 | – |
| Skopje Open | 2011 | 15 | 6 | 1,986 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Stojkovska's chess games?
568 games by Monika Stojkovska, from Oct 2005 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 Stojkovska has played.
What does Monika Stojkovska play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Monika Stojkovska opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Stojkovska answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Monika Stojkovska play as White?
As White, Monika Stojkovska's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 37.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Stojkovska play as Black?
As Black, Monika Stojkovska most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Monika Stojkovska's FIDE rating?
Monika Stojkovska is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Monika Stojkovska played?
Our database contains 568 games by Monika Stojkovska, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 126 draws, 244 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Stojkovska?
568 games by Monika Stojkovska 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.