Prepare against Sofiia Tashkinova
WFM · Israel · World #13,690 classical · FIDE ID 14188309
When preparing against Sofiia Tashkinova, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Sofiia Tashkinova, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofiia Tashkinova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofiia Tashkinova 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 | 2,120 | 2,265 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 2,012 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,107 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 107 | 49 | 107 | 40.7% |
| As White | 128 | 58 | 20 | 50 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 135 | 49 | 29 | 57 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofiia Tashkinova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofiia Tashkinova's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 95.3% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 3.9% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 80.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues Bb2 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Tashkinova usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 69.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 19.4% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 6.9% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 70.5% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 29.5% | 73.1% |
Sofiia Tashkinova's chess games
All 263 games by Sofiia Tashkinova in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - 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: 107 wins, 49 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Niels Willems | 2,406 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Artur Janturin | 2,361 | 15th Vojvodina Open | A48 |
| Oct 2025 | Xander Wemmers | 2,316 | 40th ECC Open | E18 |
| Oct 2025 | R Bator | 2,299 | 40th ECC Open | B31 |
| Jul 2025 | Andrei Filip | 2,297 | 15th Vojvodina Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,004 |
| ch-UKR U12 Girls | 2019 | 11 | 8 | 1,684 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,114 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,978 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv w 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,082 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 24th ch-EU w | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofiia Tashkinova's chess games?
263 games by Sofiia Tashkinova, from Mar 2018 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 Tashkinova has played.
What does Sofiia Tashkinova play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Sofiia Tashkinova opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofiia Tashkinova answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Sofiia Tashkinova play as White?
As White, Sofiia Tashkinova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofiia Tashkinova play as Black?
As Black, Sofiia Tashkinova most often plays: French: Classical Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Sofiia Tashkinova's FIDE rating?
Sofiia Tashkinova is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sofiia Tashkinova played?
Our database contains 263 games by Sofiia Tashkinova, covering Mar 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 49 draws, 107 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofiia Tashkinova?
263 games by Sofiia Tashkinova 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.