Željka Čižmešija had the following placements at major international championships - Women: 1986 World Championships (21st); 1987 World Championships (16th); 1988 World Championships (22nd); 1989 World Championships (17th); 1990 World Championships (18th); 1991 World Championships (DNQ for final); 1992 World Championships (DNQ for final); 1986 European Championships (16th); 1987 European Championships (11th); 1988 European Championships (17th); 1989 European Championships (11th); 1990 European Championships (13th); 1991 European Championships (18th).