Prepare against Noah Sosef
NLD · World #17,303 classical · FIDE ID 40107060
When preparing against Noah Sosef, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 62 games by Noah Sosef, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Noah Sosef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noah Sosef 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 | 2,083 | 2,108 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,989 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 25.8% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 28.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 205 rated games against 192 different opponents, across 46 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 118 | 44 | 41 | 33 | 37.3% | 1,913 | 1,939 | 13 |
| Rapid | 45 | 31 | 3 | 11 | 68.9% | 1,833 | 1,977 | 9 |
| Blitz | 26 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 46.2% | 1,921 | 1,890 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 90 | 21 | 26 | 43 | 23.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 93 | 59 | 16 | 18 | 63.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 76 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 1,980 | 2,057 |
| 2025 | 112 | 49 | 24 | 39 | 1,882 | 1,913 |
| 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1,648 | 1,604 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -399 |
Where Noah Sosef has played
Netherlands (43) · Belgium (1) · Czechia (1) · Montenegro (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noah Sosef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noah Sosef's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 37.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 37.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sosef usually continues Nf3 (26.9% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sosef usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sosef usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sosef usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Noah Sosef's chess games
All 62 games by Noah Sosef in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | David Madularea | 2,058 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | B17 |
| May 2026 | Johan Wuijts | 2,034 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | D79 |
| May 2026 | Ron Klein | 1,998 | Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | C16 |
| Oct 2026 | Theo Hendriks | 1,982 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | B17 |
| Jul 2026 | Toshiya Aguike | 1,956 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale B | 2026 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,956 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,944 |
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| Dutch National Championship U12 | Jeugd | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,062 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,121 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,737 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noah Sosef's chess games?
62 games by Noah Sosef, from Jan 2025 to Oct 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 Noah Sosef has played.
What does Noah Sosef play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Noah Sosef opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noah Sosef answers 1...c6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Noah Sosef play as White?
As White, Noah Sosef's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noah Sosef play as Black?
As Black, Noah Sosef most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Noah Sosef's FIDE rating?
Noah Sosef is currently rated 2,083 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (May 2026).
How many games has Noah Sosef played?
Our database contains 62 games by Noah Sosef, covering Jan 2025 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noah Sosef?
62 games by Noah Sosef 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.