Prepare against Sofia Vardaka
GRC · World #30,987 classical · FIDE ID 25824848
Our database contains 70 games by Sofia Vardaka, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofia Vardaka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofia Vardaka 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 | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,952 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,866 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 35 | 12 | 23 | 50.0% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 54.1% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 45.9% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Vardaka usually continues Bf4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Vardaka usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vardaka usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vardaka usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Vardaka usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Sofia Vardaka's chess games
All 70 games by Sofia Vardaka in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Tsakona,Maria | 2,178 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Chasouraki,Chrysi | 1,942 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B56 |
| Jul 2026 | Toumpakari,Maria | 1,916 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B56 |
| Jul 2026 | Giakoustidou,Evgenia | 1,877 | 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | B53 |
| Jul 2024 | Snezana Brzovska | 1,769 | chT-FRM w | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 Girls | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 1,641 |
| ch-GRE U18 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 4 | 1,513 |
| ch-GRE U10 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,251 |
| ch-GRE U14 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,378 |
| 53rd TCh-GRE 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,182 |
| chT-GRE U16 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,505 |
| chT-FRM w | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| 48th chT2-GRE | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofia Vardaka's chess games?
70 games by Sofia Vardaka, from Nov 2017 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 Sofia Vardaka has played.
What does Sofia Vardaka play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sofia Vardaka opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofia Vardaka answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Sofia Vardaka play as White?
As White, Sofia Vardaka's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofia Vardaka play as Black?
As Black, Sofia Vardaka most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Sofia Vardaka's FIDE rating?
Sofia Vardaka is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sofia Vardaka played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sofia Vardaka, covering Nov 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofia Vardaka?
70 games by Sofia Vardaka 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.