Prepare against Sophie Brion
Belgium · World #53,804 classical · FIDE ID 206300
Our database contains 58 games by Sophie Brion, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Brion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Brion 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 | 1,878 | 2,076 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,903 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,965 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Brion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Brion's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 9 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …b6 (22% of these games) — Brion usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 37.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Sophie Brion's chess games
All 58 games by Sophie Brion in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Simonne Peeters | 1,745 | Brussels FEFB Open | D04 |
| Jul 2001 | Iris Van Steenwinckel | 1,674 | ch-BEL w | D94 |
| Jul 2000 | Veronique Inghelbrecht | 1,643 | ch-BEL w | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL w | 2001 | 16 | 11 | 1,902 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 1994 | 9 | 3 | – |
| ch-BEL U14 | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,131 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 1997 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-EU U10 Girls | 1995 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Wch U14 Girls | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U12 | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Brion's chess games?
58 games by Sophie Brion, from Jul 2007 to Jul 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 Sophie Brion has played.
What does Sophie Brion play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Sophie Brion opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.f4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Brion answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sophie Brion play as White?
As White, Sophie Brion's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Brion play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Brion most often plays: Philidor (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sophie Brion's FIDE rating?
Sophie Brion is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sophie Brion played?
Our database contains 58 games by Sophie Brion, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Brion?
58 games by Sophie Brion 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.