Prepare against Josefine Safarli
WGM · DEU · World #5,490 classical · FIDE ID 12900460
When preparing against Josefine Safarli, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 12.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,728 games by Josefine Safarli, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 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 | 1,728 | 658 | 458 | 612 | 38.1% |
| As White | 846 | 349 | 228 | 269 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 882 | 309 | 230 | 343 | 35.0% |
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 (785 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 644 | 82.0% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 8.7% | 48.5% |
| d4 | 36 | 4.6% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 36 | 4.6% | 52.8% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Safarli usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Safarli usually continues d4 (60.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Safarli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Safarli usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Safarli usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 256 | 64.3% | 62.1% |
| e5 | 112 | 28.1% | 37.1% |
| c6 | 30 | 7.5% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 182 | 79.8% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 45 | 19.7% | 35.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Josefine Safarli's chess games
All 1,728 games by Josefine Safarli in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Sep 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: 658 wins, 458 draws, 612 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 79 | 28/24/27 | 35.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 17/15/24 | 30.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53 | 27/10/16 | 50.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 49 | 23/9/17 | 46.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 15/15/11 | 36.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 34 | 18/7/9 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 11/6/14 | 35.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 125 | 65/27/33 | 52.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 52 | 13/18/21 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 48 | 26/5/17 | 54.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 44 | 15/13/16 | 34.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 24/7/6 | 64.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 33 | 14/9/10 | 42.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 31 | 4/12/15 | 12.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/9/13 | 24.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 13/7/7 | 48.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,768 | PRO League Prelim | A82 |
| Jun 2024 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,655 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
| Jun 2022 | Rasmus Svane | 2,649 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Motylev | 2,641 | Titled Tue | C27 |
| Nov 2020 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,609 | Titled Tue | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 578 | 265.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-GER Blitz w | 2023 | 43 | 33.5 | 2,212 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 27 | 13 | 2,238 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 25 | 14 | 2,290 |
| German Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,207 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2008 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,057 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2010 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,311 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2015 | 21 | 7.5 | 2,008 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josefine Safarli's chess games?
1,728 games by Josefine Safarli, from Sep 2010 to Sep 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 785 games with White in our database, Josefine Safarli opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josefine Safarli answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (0% of games).
What openings does Josefine Safarli play as White?
As White, Josefine Safarli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 35.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 30.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (53 games, 50.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 846 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josefine Safarli play as Black?
As Black, Josefine Safarli most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (125 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (52 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (48 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 882 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 1,728 games by Josefine Safarli, covering Sep 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 658 wins, 458 draws, 612 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josefine Safarli?
1,728 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.