Prepare against Sofiya Sova
Ukraine · World #68,182 classical · FIDE ID 34176730
Our database contains 37 games by Sofiya Sova, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sofiya Sova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofiya Sova 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 | 1,828 | 1,864 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,032 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,944 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 37.8% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aknur Mamakova | 2,055 | FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G14 | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Kira Izafatava | 2,045 | 33rd EY Girls U14 | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Githiha Sathish | 1,971 | FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G14 | C00 |
| Nov 2025 | Kinga Lajdamik | 1,953 | 33rd EY Girls U14 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Weronika Dajek | 1,895 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,564 |
| FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2026 | G14 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,799 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,974 |
| 33rd EY Girls U14 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,881 |
| GM Morshyn Cup | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
What openings does Sofiya Sova play as White?
As White, Sofiya Sova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofiya Sova play as Black?
As Black, Sofiya Sova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sofiya Sova's FIDE rating?
Sofiya Sova is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sofiya Sova played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sofiya Sova, covering Sep 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofiya Sova?
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