Prepare against Sara Soares
PRT · World #66,355 classical · FIDE ID 1948172
When preparing against Sara Soares, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game: Classical Variation as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 159 games by Sara Soares, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sara Soares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Soares 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 | 1,833 | 1,876 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,745 | 1,786 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 60 | 17 | 82 | 37.7% |
| As White | 75 | 30 | 9 | 36 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 84 | 30 | 8 | 46 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Soares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Soares's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 53.3% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 33 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Soares usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Soares usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Soares usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Soares usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 58.5% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 15 | 28.3% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 91.7% | 27.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Sara Soares's chess games
All 159 games by Sara Soares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 60 wins, 17 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,331 | Gran Canaria Online w | D31 |
| Oct 2020 | Luis Santos | 2,269 | 14th Figueira da Foz Open | D37 |
| Aug 2022 | Machteld Van Foreest | 2,235 | 22nd ch-EU w | D35 |
| Mar 2021 | Guadalupe Besso | 2,111 | Gran Canaria Online w | D11 |
| Mar 2021 | Motahare Asadi | 2,093 | Gran Canaria Online w | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-POR w | 2022 | 19 | 9 | 1,629 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,657 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,281 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,497 |
| 14th Figueira da Foz Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,074 |
| 5th Famalicao Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,770 |
| 12th Figueira da Foz Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,681 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Soares's chess games?
159 games by Sara Soares, from Oct 2015 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 Sara Soares has played.
What does Sara Soares play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Sara Soares opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Soares answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sara Soares play as White?
As White, Sara Soares's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Soares play as Black?
As Black, Sara Soares most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Sara Soares's FIDE rating?
Sara Soares is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,745 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Sara Soares played?
Our database contains 159 games by Sara Soares, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 17 draws, 82 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Soares?
159 games by Sara Soares 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.