Prepare against Deni Sonjaya
FM · IDN · World #8,691 classical · FIDE ID 7101465
Our database contains 92 games by Deni Sonjaya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Deni Sonjaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deni Sonjaya 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 | 2,192 | 2,355 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,361 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,347 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 48 | 13 | 31 | 52.2% |
| As White | 42 | 24 | 4 | 14 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deni Sonjaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deni Sonjaya's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 16.7% | 92.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 92.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sonjaya usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 50.0% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 69.6% | 59.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Deni Sonjaya's chess games
All 92 games by Deni Sonjaya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 48 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Shaobin Wu | 2,510 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | A87 |
| Aug 2005 | Moussa Taleb | 2,508 | 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | B26 |
| May 2000 | Mikhail Podgaets | 2,483 | Japfa Open | E63 |
| Dec 2019 | Haridas Pascua | 2,441 | 11th Penang Open | B60 |
| Oct 2011 | Cerdas Barus | 2,438 | 1st Jakarta Indonesia Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,482 |
| 3rd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 2,393 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,401 |
| 5th Penang Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| 2nd Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,163 |
| 1st Jakarta Indonesia Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,401 |
| 11th Asian Continental Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,084 |
| Kuala Lumpur Merdeka Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 7 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deni Sonjaya's chess games?
92 games by Deni Sonjaya, from Apr 2003 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 Deni Sonjaya has played.
What does Deni Sonjaya play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Deni Sonjaya opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deni Sonjaya answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Deni Sonjaya play as White?
As White, Deni Sonjaya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deni Sonjaya play as Black?
As Black, Deni Sonjaya most often plays: Dutch Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Deni Sonjaya's FIDE rating?
Deni Sonjaya is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Deni Sonjaya played?
Our database contains 92 games by Deni Sonjaya, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deni Sonjaya?
92 games by Deni Sonjaya 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.