Prepare against Josefine Safarli
WGM · DEU · World #5,471 classical · FIDE ID 12900460
Our database contains 191 games by Josefine Safarli, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josefine Safarli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josefine Safarli 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 | 2,261 | 2,369 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,255 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,260 | 2,342 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 70 | 69 | 52 | 36.6% |
| As White | 96 | 41 | 33 | 22 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 95 | 29 | 36 | 30 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josefine Safarli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josefine Safarli's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 85.4% | 61.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 61.6% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Safarli usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Safarli usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 54.9% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 23 | 45.1% | 39.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
Josefine Safarli's chess games
All 191 games by Josefine Safarli in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 70 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,502 | 3rd Korchnoi Mem 2026 | B66 |
| Feb 2025 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,448 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Dec 2024 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,441 | World Blitz w 2024 | A13 |
| Oct 2024 | Sahib Singh | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | M Narva | 2,413 | World Rapid Women 2024 | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,207 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,274 |
| Frauenbundesliga 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,254 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,341 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv w | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,169 |
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,321 |
| World Blitz w 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,221 |
| Frauenbundesliga 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josefine Safarli's chess games?
191 games by Josefine Safarli, from Sep 2010 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 Josefine Safarli has played.
What does Josefine Safarli play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Josefine Safarli opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josefine Safarli answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Josefine Safarli play as White?
As White, Josefine Safarli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josefine Safarli play as Black?
As Black, Josefine Safarli most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Josefine Safarli's FIDE rating?
Josefine Safarli is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,260 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,369 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Josefine Safarli played?
Our database contains 191 games by Josefine Safarli, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 69 draws, 52 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josefine Safarli?
191 games by Josefine Safarli 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.