Prepare against Larisa Sokolova
WCM · Cyprus · World #113,932 classical · FIDE ID 5904919
When preparing against Larisa Sokolova, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 57 games by Larisa Sokolova, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Larisa Sokolova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Larisa Sokolova 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 | 1,690 | 1,785 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,820 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 27 | 8 | 22 | 47.4% |
| As White | 25 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Larisa Sokolova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Larisa Sokolova's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sokolova usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Sokolova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sokolova usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sokolova usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Larisa Sokolova's chess games
All 57 games by Larisa Sokolova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Angie Garcia | 2,015 | Olympiad Women-45 | C06 |
| Sep 2026 | Mouza Nasser AlShamsi | 1,862 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Sara Masood Abdullah | 1,830 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Faratiana Raharimanana | 1,815 | Olympiad Women-45 | D13 |
| Sep 2024 | Yanira Rivera Negron | 1,805 | Olympiad Women-45 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| Cyprus Closed Chess Championship 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,757 |
| Lympia ch-Cyprus Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,482 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,881 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,511 |
| Online Olympiad Base C | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,687 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,617 |
| ch-CYP Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Larisa Sokolova's chess games?
57 games by Larisa Sokolova, from Mar 2017 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 Larisa Sokolova has played.
What does Larisa Sokolova play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Larisa Sokolova opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Larisa Sokolova answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Larisa Sokolova play as White?
As White, Larisa Sokolova's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Larisa Sokolova play as Black?
As Black, Larisa Sokolova most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Larisa Sokolova's FIDE rating?
Larisa Sokolova is currently rated 1,690 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Larisa Sokolova played?
Our database contains 57 games by Larisa Sokolova, covering Mar 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Larisa Sokolova?
57 games by Larisa Sokolova 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.