Prepare against Sofia Mayorga Araya
WIM · CRI · World #8,867 classical · FIDE ID 6514065
When preparing against Sofia Mayorga Araya, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 16.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Sofia Mayorga Araya, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Mayorga Araya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Mayorga Araya 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 | 2,189 | 2,189 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,048 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 120 | 45 | 98 | 45.6% |
| As White | 134 | 64 | 23 | 47 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 56 | 22 | 51 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Mayorga Araya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Mayorga Araya's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Araya usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Araya usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 62 | 84.9% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 15.1% | 59.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 64.1% | 38.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 28.2% | 54.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Sofia Mayorga Araya's chess games
All 263 games by Sofia Mayorga Araya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Sep 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: 120 wins, 45 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 4/6/14 | 16.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 7/8/11 | 26.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Jonas Prado Lobo | 2,385 | 10th ch-Iberoamerican | D30 |
| Sep 2026 | Inna Agrest | 2,250 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C78 |
| Jun 2026 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,246 | 19th American Continental | B48 |
| Jun 2026 | Charis Peglau | 2,238 | World Youth Girls U18 | E06 |
| Oct 2025 | Iren Lyutsinger | 2,236 | World Youth Girls U16 | C70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI w | 2024 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,644 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápidas Femenino | 2026 | 14 | 9 | 2,023 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Femenino | 2026 | 14 | 9 | 2,067 |
| Campeonato Nacional Costa Rica 2026 | Femenino | 2026 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,086 |
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,785 |
| World Cup U12 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Mayorga Araya's chess games?
263 games by Sofia Mayorga Araya, from Jul 2018 to Sep 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 Mayorga Araya has played.
What does Sofia Mayorga Araya play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Sofia Mayorga Araya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Mayorga Araya answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Sofia Mayorga Araya play as White?
As White, Sofia Mayorga Araya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Mayorga Araya play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Mayorga Araya most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 26.9% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is Sofia Mayorga Araya's FIDE rating?
Sofia Mayorga Araya is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sofia Mayorga Araya played?
Our database contains 263 games by Sofia Mayorga Araya, covering Jul 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 120 wins, 45 draws, 98 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Mayorga Araya?
263 games by Sofia Mayorga Araya 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.