Prepare against Sofia Blinova
Russia · World #59,546 classical · FIDE ID 34409904
When preparing against Sofia Blinova, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 233 games by Sofia Blinova, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Blinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Blinova 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 | 1,858 | 1,978 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,024 | 2,054 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,989 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 233 | 86 | 21 | 126 | 36.9% |
| As White | 119 | 49 | 8 | 62 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 114 | 37 | 13 | 64 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Blinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Blinova's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 89.1% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Blinova usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Blinova usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Blinova usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Blinova usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Blinova usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Blinova usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 82.7% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 95.7% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Sofia Blinova's chess games
All 233 games by Sofia Blinova in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - 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: 86 wins, 21 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | N Buksa | 2,400 | Swiss Queens Wed #39 | A45 |
| Oct 2024 | O Girya | 2,398 | Swiss Queens Wed #40 | C53 |
| Oct 2024 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,352 | Swiss Queens Wed #37 | D15 |
| Jul 2024 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,291 | Swiss Queens Wed #27 | C54 |
| Dec 2024 | Yelyzaveta Hrebenshchykova | 2,287 | Swiss Queens Wed #45 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2024 | 15 | 4 | 1,556 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #26 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #37 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,837 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #24 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #47 | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,763 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #48 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,087 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,001 |
| Swiss Queens Wed #25 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Blinova's chess games?
233 games by Sofia Blinova, from Dec 2020 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 Sofia Blinova has played.
What does Sofia Blinova play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Sofia Blinova opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Blinova answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sofia Blinova play as White?
As White, Sofia Blinova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Blinova play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Blinova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Sofia Blinova's FIDE rating?
Sofia Blinova is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 2,024 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sofia Blinova played?
Our database contains 233 games by Sofia Blinova, covering Dec 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 21 draws, 126 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Blinova?
233 games by Sofia Blinova 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.