Prepare against Sofia Esipenko
WCM · Russia · World #23,299 classical · FIDE ID 24199966
Our database contains 130 games by Sofia Esipenko, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Esipenko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Esipenko 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 1,952 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 36 | 25 | 69 | 27.7% |
| As White | 67 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 29.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 6 | 41 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Esipenko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Esipenko's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 71.6% | 47.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 28.4% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 47.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 34.2% score
- …e5 (84% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Esipenko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 50.0% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 15 | 44.1% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 28.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 19.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Sofia Esipenko's chess games
All 130 games by Sofia Esipenko in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 36 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E82 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Venkata Ruthvik Mummana | 2,196 | 2nd Piacenza Open | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Miklos Orso | 2,172 | Budapest SixDays 01 IM-A | E38 |
| Sep 2024 | Jasen Pavlov Giretti Kanev | 2,115 | 2nd Piacenza Open | A47 |
| Nov 2021 | Zoran P Stankovic | 2,055 | Arandjelovac ASK-2 FM | A54 |
| Oct 2018 | Aleksandr Osipov | 2,021 | 26th Chigorin Memorial | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracin Orbis IM Mix | 2021 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,852 |
| 27th Chigorin Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,784 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,445 |
| 26th Chigorin Memorial | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,921 |
| Paracin Orbis FM | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,970 |
| Budapest SixDays 01 IM-A | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
| Varna Open U08 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Esipenko's chess games?
130 games by Sofia Esipenko, from Apr 2015 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 Esipenko has played.
What does Sofia Esipenko play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Sofia Esipenko opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Esipenko answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Sofia Esipenko play as White?
As White, Sofia Esipenko's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Esipenko play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Esipenko most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 62.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Sofia Esipenko's FIDE rating?
Sofia Esipenko is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sofia Esipenko played?
Our database contains 130 games by Sofia Esipenko, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 25 draws, 69 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Esipenko?
130 games by Sofia Esipenko 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.