Prepare against Sofia Pogorelskikh
WGM · Serbia · World #6,151 classical · FIDE ID 44164548
Our database contains 989 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Pogorelskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Pogorelskikh 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 | 2,244 | 2,326 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,030 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,099 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 989 | 333 | 197 | 459 | 33.7% |
| As White | 477 | 181 | 88 | 208 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 512 | 152 | 109 | 251 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Pogorelskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Pogorelskikh's side.
First moves as White (487 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 482 | 99.0% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (44.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues d4 (63.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (260 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 217 | 83.5% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 40 | 15.4% | 28.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 69.2% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 50 | 29.6% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Sofia Pogorelskikh's chess games
All 989 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 333 wins, 197 draws, 459 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 73 | 20/17/36 | 27.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 7/7/17 | 22.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/0/13 | 43.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 19/9/24 | 36.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 7/9/20 | 19.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 1/10/15 | 3.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | G Nasuta | 2,543 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B40 |
| Feb 2025 | Zhihang Xu | 2,503 | RUDAR 17 GM | D43 |
| Mar 2025 | Shreyas Royal | 2,491 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,473 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexander Gutenev | 2,470 | ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 232 | 78.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-RUS w | 2022 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,115 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 19 | 7 | 2,054 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 16 | 6 | 2,136 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Satka Autumn Open | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Speed Chess w Play In 3 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Pogorelskikh's chess games?
989 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, from Dec 2014 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 Sofia Pogorelskikh has played.
What does Sofia Pogorelskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 487 games with White in our database, Sofia Pogorelskikh opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Pogorelskikh answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sofia Pogorelskikh play as White?
As White, Sofia Pogorelskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 27.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 477 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Pogorelskikh play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Pogorelskikh most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (36 games, 19.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 512 games.
What is Sofia Pogorelskikh's FIDE rating?
Sofia Pogorelskikh is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (May 2025).
How many games has Sofia Pogorelskikh played?
Our database contains 989 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 333 wins, 197 draws, 459 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Pogorelskikh?
989 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh 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.