Prepare against Sofia Pogorelskikh
WGM · Serbia · World #6,173 classical · FIDE ID 44164548
When preparing against Sofia Pogorelskikh, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 3.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 997 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Pogorelskikh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Pogorelskikh 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 | 2,244 | 2,326 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,069 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,099 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 997 | 339 | 198 | 460 | 34.0% |
| As White | 481 | 184 | 88 | 209 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 516 | 155 | 110 | 251 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofia Pogorelskikh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofia Pogorelskikh's side.
First moves as White (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 476 | 99.0% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Nf3 (45.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues d4 (65.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Pogorelskikh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 213 | 83.2% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 40 | 15.6% | 28.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 69.6% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 50 | 29.2% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Sofia Pogorelskikh's chess games
All 997 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 339 wins, 198 draws, 460 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 73 | 20/17/36 | 27.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 7/7/17 | 22.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 10/0/13 | 43.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 52 | 19/9/24 | 36.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 36 | 7/9/20 | 19.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 12/5/14 | 38.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 1/10/15 | 3.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/9/10 | 20.8% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 22 | 4/5/13 | 18.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,543 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | B40 |
| Feb 2025 | Zhihang Xu | 2,503 | RUDAR 17 GM | D43 |
| Mar 2025 | Shreyas Royal | 2,491 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Kaan Kucuksari | 2,473 | 24th ch-EUR Indiv | D02 |
| Aug 2018 | Alexander Gutenev | 2,470 | ch-RUS Eurasia Cup Open | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 232 | 78.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-RUS w | 2022 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,115 |
| Cheliabinsk Panchenko Memorial Open A | 2021 | 19 | 7 | 2,054 |
| Belgrade Serbia Open | 2024 | 16 | 6 | 2,136 |
| Satka Autumn Open | 2017 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,002 |
| TCh-TUR Super League | 2025 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2024 | 12 | 4 | 2,020 |
| Speed Chess w Play In 3 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Pogorelskikh's chess games?
997 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, from Dec 2014 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 Pogorelskikh has played.
What does Sofia Pogorelskikh play on the first move as White?
Across 481 games with White in our database, Sofia Pogorelskikh opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Pogorelskikh answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Sofia Pogorelskikh play as White?
As White, Sofia Pogorelskikh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (73 games, 27.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 22.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 481 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Pogorelskikh play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Pogorelskikh most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 36.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (36 games, 19.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 38.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 516 games.
What is Sofia Pogorelskikh's FIDE rating?
Sofia Pogorelskikh is currently rated 2,244 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (May 2025).
How many games has Sofia Pogorelskikh played?
Our database contains 997 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh, covering Dec 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 339 wins, 198 draws, 460 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Pogorelskikh?
997 games by Sofia Pogorelskikh 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.