Prepare against Sofiia Markina
Czechia · World #41,379 classical · FIDE ID 23744014
Our database contains 157 games by Sofiia Markina, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofiia Markina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofiia Markina 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 | 1,929 | 1,951 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,970 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 54 | 22 | 81 | 34.4% |
| As White | 79 | 31 | 10 | 38 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 78 | 23 | 12 | 43 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofiia Markina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofiia Markina's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 96.2% | 46.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Markina usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Markina usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Markina usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Markina usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Markina usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 71.7% | 36.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 17.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 100.0% | 41.2% |
Sofiia Markina's chess games
All 157 games by Sofiia Markina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 54 wins, 22 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Alex Cherniack | 2,175 | 12th Prague Summer Open | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Aamuktha Guntaka | 2,065 | Serbia Open | B96 |
| Mar 2021 | Veronika Lezhepekova | 2,051 | Gran Canaria Online w | B21 |
| Mar 2026 | Lilian Schirmbeck | 2,036 | 8th Prague Futures | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Anna Voriskova | 1,999 | ch-CZE U18 Girls | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CZE U12 Girls | 2023 | 18 | 10 | 1,321 |
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,737 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,537 |
| 6th Prague Futures | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,776 |
| ch-CZE U18 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,499 |
| 8th Prague Futures | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
| Skalica Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,586 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofiia Markina's chess games?
157 games by Sofiia Markina, from Jul 2021 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 Sofiia Markina has played.
What does Sofiia Markina play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Sofiia Markina opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofiia Markina answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sofiia Markina play as White?
As White, Sofiia Markina's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofiia Markina play as Black?
As Black, Sofiia Markina most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Sofiia Markina's FIDE rating?
Sofiia Markina is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Sofiia Markina played?
Our database contains 157 games by Sofiia Markina, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 81 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofiia Markina?
157 games by Sofiia Markina 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.