Prepare against Jozef Sofer

Slovakia · World #81,942 classical · FIDE ID 14952653

When preparing against Jozef Sofer, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).

Our database contains 77 games by Jozef Sofer, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Sofer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Sofer 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Sofer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Sofer's side.

First moves as White (41 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 52.6% score
  • …d5 (42% of these games) — Sofer usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
  • …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Sofer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
  • …f5 (11% of these games) — Sofer usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sofer usually continues b3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Jozef Sofer's chess games

All 77 games by Jozef Sofer in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 19 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Jozef Sofer's chess games?

77 games by Jozef Sofer, from Mar 2018 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 Jozef Sofer has played.

What does Jozef Sofer play on the first move as White?

Across 41 games with White in our database, Jozef Sofer opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Sofer answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).

What openings does Jozef Sofer play as White?

As White, Jozef Sofer's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Jozef Sofer play as Black?

As Black, Jozef Sofer most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.

What is Jozef Sofer's FIDE rating?

Jozef Sofer is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Apr 2026).

How many games has Jozef Sofer played?

Our database contains 77 games by Jozef Sofer, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 24 draws, 34 losses (24.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Jozef Sofer?

77 games by Jozef Sofer 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.

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