Prepare against Sofiia Markina

Czechia · World #29,780 classical · FIDE ID 23744014

When preparing against Sofiia Markina, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 168 games by Sofiia Markina, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (84 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 45.6% score
  • …c5 (38% of these games) — Markina usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Markina usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
  • …c6 (14% of these games) — Markina usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
• 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Markina usually continues c4 (0.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Sofiia Markina's chess games

All 168 games by Sofiia Markina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 56 wins, 25 draws, 87 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Sofiia Markina's chess games?

168 games by Sofiia Markina, from Jul 2021 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 Sofiia Markina has played.

What does Sofiia Markina play on the first move as White?

Across 84 games with White in our database, Sofiia Markina opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofiia Markina answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (9% 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 (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 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 (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.

What is Sofiia Markina's FIDE rating?

Sofiia Markina is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,988 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Sofiia Markina played?

Our database contains 168 games by Sofiia Markina, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 25 draws, 87 losses (33.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Sofiia Markina?

168 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.

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