Prepare against Antoni Sonibare
Poland · World #46,034 classical · FIDE ID 41853164
When preparing against Antoni Sonibare, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Antoni Sonibare, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Antoni Sonibare's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoni Sonibare 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 | 1,910 | 1,913 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,003 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,962 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 35.9% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 754 rated games against 461 different opponents, across 101 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 153 | 63 | 41 | 49 | 41.2% | 1,652 | 1,669 | 12 |
| Rapid | 381 | 185 | 50 | 146 | 48.6% | 1,696 | 1,707 | 7 |
| Blitz | 220 | 95 | 34 | 91 | 43.2% | 1,728 | 1,714 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 358 | 68 | 73 | 217 | 19.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 299 | 216 | 43 | 40 | 72.2% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 83 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 94 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 1,866 | 1,924 |
| 2025 | 194 | 101 | 33 | 60 | 1,827 | 1,906 |
| 2024 | 245 | 116 | 29 | 100 | 1,733 | 1,737 |
| 2023 | 200 | 76 | 37 | 87 | 1,445 | 1,360 |
| 2022 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 1,366 | 1,188 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoni Sonibare's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoni Sonibare's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 52.4% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Sonibare usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Sonibare usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sonibare usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (89% of these games) — Sonibare usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Sonibare usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Antoni Sonibare's chess games
All 39 games by Antoni Sonibare in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Bartlomiej Mondrzycki | 2,250 | ch-POL Rapid 2025 | D31 |
| Aug 2024 | Hiddo Zuiderweg | 1,964 | Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | C02 |
| May 2026 | Wiktor Szalanski | 1,838 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | E11 |
| May 2026 | Gniewomir Broda | 1,815 | Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | C10 |
| Aug 2026 | Szymon Matysiak | 1,792 | Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drużynowe Mistrzostwa Polski Juniorów - II Liga | Mecze 11-18 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Adolf Anderssen Chess Festival 2026 - OPEN B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,901 |
| Wroclaw Open B | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,863 |
| Wroclaw Anderssen Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| ch-POL Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,240 |
| Mistrzostwa Polski w Szachach Szybkich 2026 (Polish Rapid Championship) | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,864 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoni Sonibare's chess games?
39 games by Antoni Sonibare, from Oct 2022 to Oct 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 Antoni Sonibare has played.
What does Antoni Sonibare play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Antoni Sonibare opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoni Sonibare answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Antoni Sonibare play as White?
As White, Antoni Sonibare's most-played openings in our database are: Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoni Sonibare play as Black?
As Black, Antoni Sonibare most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Antoni Sonibare's FIDE rating?
Antoni Sonibare is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (May 2026).
How many games has Antoni Sonibare played?
Our database contains 39 games by Antoni Sonibare, covering Oct 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoni Sonibare?
39 games by Antoni Sonibare 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.