Prepare against Fran Sos
HRV · World #17,285 classical · FIDE ID 14543699
When preparing against Fran Sos, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 115 games by Fran Sos, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fran Sos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fran Sos 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 | 2,082 | 2,090 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,039 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,080 | 2,088 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 46 | 33 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As White | 61 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 54 | 25 | 13 | 16 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fran Sos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fran Sos's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 52.5% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 47.5% | 44.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Sos usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Sos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b5 (3% of these games) — Sos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 44.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sos usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sos usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sos usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 46.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 40.6% | 69.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Fran Sos's chess games
All 115 games by Fran Sos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 46 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Darko Skelac | 2,072 | Osijek Baranja CupT 13th | A48 |
| Jul 2019 | Gabrijel Radovcic | 2,047 | ch-CRO U17/U19 | D36 |
| Feb 2019 | Marijan Prekratic | 1,919 | SSOBZ Cup Team 12th | E80 |
| Jul 2021 | Marko Baric | 1,916 | ch-CRO U19 | C42 |
| Feb 2018 | Andrija Vitkovic | 1,894 | Osijek-Baranja CupT 11th | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRO U15 | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,846 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-CRO U19 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-CRO U17/U19 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| ch-CRO U09 | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| 10th Osijek Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,864 |
| 8th Valpovo Open U16 | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-CRO U16 2013 final | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fran Sos's chess games?
115 games by Fran Sos, from Jul 2014 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 Fran Sos has played.
What does Fran Sos play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Fran Sos opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fran Sos answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Fran Sos play as White?
As White, Fran Sos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fran Sos play as Black?
As Black, Fran Sos most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Fran Sos's FIDE rating?
Fran Sos is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,080 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Fran Sos played?
Our database contains 115 games by Fran Sos, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fran Sos?
115 games by Fran Sos 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.