Prepare against Igor Sorkin
FM · Israel · World #2,484 classical · FIDE ID 2803283
Our database contains 298 games by Igor Sorkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Igor Sorkin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Sorkin 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 | 2,360 | 2,412 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,454 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 127 | 64 | 107 | 42.6% |
| As White | 154 | 65 | 38 | 51 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 144 | 62 | 26 | 56 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Sorkin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Sorkin's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 65.6% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 49 | 31.8% | 51.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 51.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Sorkin usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 64.8% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 25 | 35.2% | 54.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 15 | 37.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Igor Sorkin's chess games
All 298 games by Igor Sorkin 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: 127 wins, 64 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Rat Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A42 |
| Sep 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,669 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| May 2020 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,598 | ch-EU Online 2300+ Final | C41 |
| Aug 2020 | Alexander Zubov | 2,589 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Oct 2016 | Alejandro Ramirez Alvarez | 2,568 | Atlantic City Millionaire Open | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 132 | 74 | 2,408 |
| chT-ISR | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,338 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,153 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-C | 2009 | 10 | 7 | 2,579 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,451 |
| Schaumburg IM-C | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-B | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,168 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Sorkin's chess games?
298 games by Igor Sorkin, 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 Igor Sorkin has played.
What does Igor Sorkin play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Igor Sorkin opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Sorkin answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Igor Sorkin play as White?
As White, Igor Sorkin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Sorkin play as Black?
As Black, Igor Sorkin most often plays: Philidor (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Igor Sorkin's FIDE rating?
Igor Sorkin is currently rated 2,360 in classical chess and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,412 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Igor Sorkin played?
Our database contains 298 games by Igor Sorkin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 64 draws, 107 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Sorkin?
298 games by Igor Sorkin 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.