Prepare against Sofiya Velychko
Ukraine · World #73,135 classical · FIDE ID 34125159
When preparing against Sofiya Velychko, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Sofiya Velychko, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofiya Velychko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofiya Velychko 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 | 1,811 | 1,858 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,907 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,870 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 25 | 27 | 53 | 23.8% |
| As White | 52 | 13 | 13 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofiya Velychko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofiya Velychko's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 73.1% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 26.9% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Velychko usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (71% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Velychko usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 33.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
Sofiya Velychko's chess games
All 105 games by Sofiya Velychko in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 25 wins, 27 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Vladyslava Korolchuk | 2,051 | Ukrainian Chess Stars Cup - 2 stage | Rapid | Open | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Inti Macek | 2,015 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G16 | D01 |
| Mar 2025 | Lucas Gabriel Moldovan | 2,000 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B75 |
| Aug 2024 | Oda Kofoed Skramstad | 1,980 | ch-EU U14 Girls | D00 |
| Mar 2025 | Piotr Meller | 1,972 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G16 | 2026 | 16 | 7 | 1,763 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,481 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| UKR-KAZ U16 Online Battle | 2020 | 11 | 1 | 1,590 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,472 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G16 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| Kezmarok Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,594 |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,975 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofiya Velychko's chess games?
105 games by Sofiya Velychko, from Dec 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 Sofiya Velychko has played.
What does Sofiya Velychko play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Sofiya Velychko opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofiya Velychko answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Sofiya Velychko play as White?
As White, Sofiya Velychko's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofiya Velychko play as Black?
As Black, Sofiya Velychko most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Sofiya Velychko's FIDE rating?
Sofiya Velychko is currently rated 1,811 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Sofiya Velychko played?
Our database contains 105 games by Sofiya Velychko, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 27 draws, 53 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofiya Velychko?
105 games by Sofiya Velychko 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.