Prepare against Polina Monina
Russia · World #26,190 classical · FIDE ID 24127019
Our database contains 81 games by Polina Monina, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Polina Monina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Polina Monina 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 | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 2,025 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,974 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 32 | 22 | 27 | 39.5% |
| As White | 39 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Polina Monina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Polina Monina's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 97.4% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Monina usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Monina usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Monina usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Monina usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 96.0% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Polina Monina's chess games
All 81 games by Polina Monina in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2008 | Alexander P. Stepanov | 2,288 | 5th Pskov Open | D45 |
| Apr 2009 | Olga Petrova | 2,285 | ch-RUS U16 Girls | D15 |
| Nov 2005 | Svetlana Chernikova | 2,171 | RUS Cup w | C11 |
| Mar 2008 | Natalia Polyakova | 2,097 | ch-Northwest FR w | D00 |
| Mar 2008 | Elena Shmidt | 2,087 | ch-Northwest FR w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RUS U12 Girls | 2004 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| ch-RUS Higher League w 63rd | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,129 |
| ch-RUS U16 Girls | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
| RUS Cup w | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| St Petersburg Autumn Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 5th Pskov Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,173 |
| ch-Northwest FR w | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,201 |
| ch-SZFO w | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Polina Monina's chess games?
81 games by Polina Monina, from Oct 2006 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 Polina Monina has played.
What does Polina Monina play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Polina Monina opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Polina Monina answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Polina Monina play as White?
As White, Polina Monina's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Polina Monina play as Black?
As Black, Polina Monina most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Polina Monina's FIDE rating?
Polina Monina is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Polina Monina played?
Our database contains 81 games by Polina Monina, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 22 draws, 27 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Polina Monina?
81 games by Polina Monina 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.