Prepare against Monika Tsiganova
WIM · Estonia · World #26,158 classical · FIDE ID 4500199
Our database contains 846 games by Monika Tsiganova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Monika Tsiganova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Monika Tsiganova 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 | 2,282 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 2,212 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 2,102 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 846 | 322 | 226 | 298 | 38.1% |
| As White | 424 | 188 | 105 | 131 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 422 | 134 | 121 | 167 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Monika Tsiganova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Monika Tsiganova's side.
First moves as White (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 357 | 84.2% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 57 | 13.4% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.7% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues c4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues c4 (45.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tsiganova usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 127 | 60.8% | 53.5% |
| c6 | 63 | 30.1% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 9.1% | 15.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 131 | 89.7% | 43.1% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.3% | 36.7% |
Monika Tsiganova's chess games
All 846 games by Monika Tsiganova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 322 wins, 226 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 58 | 24/16/18 | 41.4% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 39 | 19/4/16 | 48.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 36 | 16/13/7 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 31 | 10/10/11 | 32.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 24/14/18 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/9/12 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 9/10/11 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 24 | 1/8/15 | 4.2% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Sergei Shipov | 2,525 | 10th Cappelle Open | E09 |
| Jan 1993 | Gennadi Kuzmin | 2,525 | 09th Cappelle Open | A65 |
| Jan 2006 | Viktorija Cmilyte | 2,480 | Keres Memorial rap w | A65 |
| Oct 1998 | Alisa Maric | 2,475 | 33rd Olympiad Women | E14 |
| Oct 2008 | Harika Dronavalli | 2,461 | 1st WMSG Rapid Team w | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EST w | 2025 | 89 | 68 | 2,227 |
| Keres Memorial w | 2009 | 39 | 16.5 | 2,140 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2014 | 35 | 17 | 2,320 |
| Tallinn w | 2002 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,113 |
| chT-EST | 2002 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,393 |
| Keres Memorial B | 2013 | 18 | 5 | 1,989 |
| ch-URS w | 1991 | 18 | 8 | 2,204 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2025 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,034 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Regina Narva (12 games) · Tatyana Fomina (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Monika Tsiganova's chess games?
846 games by Monika Tsiganova, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tsiganova has played.
What does Monika Tsiganova play on the first move as White?
Across 424 games with White in our database, Monika Tsiganova opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Monika Tsiganova answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Monika Tsiganova play as White?
As White, Monika Tsiganova's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (58 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (39 games, 48.7% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Monika Tsiganova play as Black?
As Black, Monika Tsiganova most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (30 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Monika Tsiganova's FIDE rating?
Monika Tsiganova is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Monika Tsiganova played?
Our database contains 846 games by Monika Tsiganova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 322 wins, 226 draws, 298 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Monika Tsiganova?
846 games by Monika Tsiganova 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.