Prepare against Jorah Soojay
FM · ZAF · World #15,746 classical · FIDE ID 14328666
Our database contains 270 games by Jorah Soojay, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jorah Soojay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorah Soojay 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 | 2,098 | 2,136 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,732 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,931 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 270 | 106 | 41 | 123 | 39.3% |
| As White | 132 | 59 | 19 | 54 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 138 | 47 | 22 | 69 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorah Soojay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorah Soojay's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 76 | 57.6% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 47 | 35.6% | 54.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Soojay usually continues Nc3 (63.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Soojay usually continues Nc3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Soojay usually continues Nc3 (36.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Soojay usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Soojay usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Soojay usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 71.0% | 39.8% |
| e6 | 13 | 18.8% | 61.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 5.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 59.2% | 36.2% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Jorah Soojay's chess games
All 270 games by Jorah Soojay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 106 wins, 41 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/1/12 | 43.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 49 | 17/5/27 | 34.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | T Bae | 2,388 | Titled Tue | A21 |
| Aug 2025 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Aug 2025 | Li Fernandez | 2,341 | Titled Tue Late | A25 |
| Apr 2026 | Florentin Stickler | 2,334 | Titled Tue | A22 |
| Jun 2026 | Leiva,G | 2,332 | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 107 | 45 | 2,120 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 21 | 7 | 1,983 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,819 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,122 |
| Wch U16 blitz | 2023 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,496 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,084 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorah Soojay's chess games?
270 games by Jorah Soojay, from Apr 2019 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 Jorah Soojay has played.
What does Jorah Soojay play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Jorah Soojay opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorah Soojay answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jorah Soojay play as White?
As White, Jorah Soojay's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (33 games, 42.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorah Soojay play as Black?
As Black, Jorah Soojay most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 138 games.
What is Jorah Soojay's FIDE rating?
Jorah Soojay is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jorah Soojay played?
Our database contains 270 games by Jorah Soojay, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 41 draws, 123 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorah Soojay?
270 games by Jorah Soojay 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.