Prepare against Monika Zhezhovska
WFM · North Macedonia · World #29,438 classical · FIDE ID 15007588
When preparing against Monika Zhezhovska, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 237 games by Monika Zhezhovska, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Monika Zhezhovska's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Zhezhovska 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 | 1,990 | 2,106 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 105 | 46 | 86 | 44.3% |
| As White | 118 | 55 | 26 | 37 | 46.6% |
| As Black | 119 | 50 | 20 | 49 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Zhezhovska's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Zhezhovska's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 117 | 99.2% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 58.1% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zhezhovska usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Zhezhovska usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zhezhovska usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Zhezhovska usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 94.0% | 55.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
Monika Zhezhovska's chess games
All 237 games by Monika Zhezhovska in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 105 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 34 | 18/5/11 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Tejaswini G | 2,261 | World Youth Girls U18 | D37 |
| Dec 2024 | Dimitrios Stoimenidis | 2,231 | Skopje Open | E32 |
| Oct 2025 | Charis Peglau | 2,203 | World Youth Girls U18 | D35 |
| Sep 2026 | Masa Babic | 2,147 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Todor Andonov | 2,138 | chT2-FRM | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRM w | 2024 | 24 | 16.5 | 1,845 |
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 21 | 16 | 1,977 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,051 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 14 | 7 | 2,001 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,093 |
| 23rd ch-EU w | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,847 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,918 |
| ch-EU U16 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Zhezhovska's chess games?
237 games by Monika Zhezhovska, from Dec 2018 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 Zhezhovska has played.
What does Monika Zhezhovska play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Monika Zhezhovska opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Zhezhovska answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Monika Zhezhovska play as White?
As White, Monika Zhezhovska's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Zhezhovska play as Black?
As Black, Monika Zhezhovska most often plays: Sicilian (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Monika Zhezhovska's FIDE rating?
Monika Zhezhovska is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Monika Zhezhovska played?
Our database contains 237 games by Monika Zhezhovska, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 105 wins, 46 draws, 86 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Zhezhovska?
237 games by Monika Zhezhovska 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.