Prepare against Ryan Sowa
United States · World #16,604 classical · FIDE ID 30901693
Our database contains 120 games by Ryan Sowa, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Sowa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Sowa 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 | 2,089 | 2,198 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 56 | 24 | 40 | 46.7% |
| As White | 59 | 24 | 14 | 21 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 32 | 10 | 19 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Sowa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Sowa's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 86.4% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.8% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 86% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sowa usually continues b3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sowa usually continues b3 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Sowa usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Sowa usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sowa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| Nh6 | 5 | 19.2% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Ryan Sowa's chess games
All 120 games by Ryan Sowa in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Jul 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: 56 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A33 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B00 | English Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Benjamin Bok | 2,621 | Titled Tue Late | A12 |
| Jan 2024 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,615 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Jan 2024 | Ameet K Ghasi | 2,509 | Titled Tue Late | A30 |
| Jan 2023 | Yahli Sokolovsky | 2,431 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Jul 2023 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 85 | 48 | 2,340 |
| Windsor NAYCC U16 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,117 |
| ch-North American U10 | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,090 |
| 116th US Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Ottawa EOCA Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,303 |
| Laval Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,127 |
| 117th US Open | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,956 |
| ch-New York State 137th | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Sowa's chess games?
120 games by Ryan Sowa, from Feb 2016 to Jul 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 Ryan Sowa has played.
What does Ryan Sowa play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Ryan Sowa opens with 1.Nf3 (86% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Sowa answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...b6 (31% of games), 1...Nh6 (19% of games).
What openings does Ryan Sowa play as White?
As White, Ryan Sowa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Sowa play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Sowa most often plays: Réti Opening (9 games, 88.9% win rate); English Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ryan Sowa's FIDE rating?
Ryan Sowa is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (May 2019).
How many games has Ryan Sowa played?
Our database contains 120 games by Ryan Sowa, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 24 draws, 40 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Sowa?
120 games by Ryan Sowa 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.