Prepare against Denis Soncin
Italy · World #45,931 classical · FIDE ID 809063
Our database contains 84 games by Denis Soncin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Soncin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Soncin 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 | 1,909 | 2,059 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,922 | 2,037 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,987 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 27 | 19 | 38 | 32.1% |
| As White | 42 | 14 | 6 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Soncin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Soncin's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Soncin usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Soncin usually continues Bc4 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Soncin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Denis Soncin's chess games
All 84 games by Denis Soncin 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: 27 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Doriano Spinelli | 2,189 | Turin Open | B26 |
| May 2000 | Enrico Faraoni | 2,174 | Turin SVOLTA Open | B21 |
| Jan 2010 | Andrea Gori | 2,173 | Milan Epiphany Open | B22 |
| Nov 2000 | Alberto Cantore | 2,168 | Turin Open | D94 |
| May 2001 | Renato Scarenzio | 2,107 | 2nd Torino Svolta Open | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turin Open | 2002 | 15 | 7 | 2,094 |
| 2nd Torino Svolta Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| Turin SVOLTA Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| Milan Epiphany Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 24th Robecchetto Open A | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,116 |
| 33rd Robecchetto Open | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Robecchetto Open A 25th | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,947 |
| 8º Torneo Internazionale di Trieste Hotel Savoia | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Soncin's chess games?
84 games by Denis Soncin, 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 Denis Soncin has played.
What does Denis Soncin play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Denis Soncin opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Soncin answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Denis Soncin play as White?
As White, Denis Soncin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Soncin play as Black?
As Black, Denis Soncin most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Denis Soncin's FIDE rating?
Denis Soncin is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,922 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Denis Soncin played?
Our database contains 84 games by Denis Soncin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 19 draws, 38 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Soncin?
84 games by Denis Soncin 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.