Prepare against Sophie Lam
France · World #16,722 classical · FIDE ID 633704
Our database contains 167 games by Sophie Lam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Lam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Lam 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 | 2,087 | 2,104 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,081 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,081 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 69 | 31 | 67 | 41.3% |
| As White | 85 | 40 | 15 | 30 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 29 | 16 | 37 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Lam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Lam's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (54.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Lam usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lam usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 97.9% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Sophie Lam's chess games
All 167 games by Sophie Lam in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 69 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Slavisa Peric | 2,276 | 4th Rohde Open | C10 |
| Apr 2007 | Damir Levacic | 2,256 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | C50 |
| May 2011 | Anda Safranska | 2,229 | Lallemand Memorial | B06 |
| Dec 2020 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,214 | Trophee Roza Lallemand Online | B32 |
| Jan 2002 | Marina Roumegous | 2,201 | chT-FRA w | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,071 |
| chT2B-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Mulhouse w | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| chT1B-FRA 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,961 |
| Trophee Roza Lallemand Online | 2020 | 9 | 8 | 2,071 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,142 |
| Lallemand Memorial | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-France U18 Girls | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Lam's chess games?
167 games by Sophie Lam, from Apr 2003 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 Lam has played.
What does Sophie Lam play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Sophie Lam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Lam answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Sophie Lam play as White?
As White, Sophie Lam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Lam play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Lam most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Sophie Lam's FIDE rating?
Sophie Lam is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Sophie Lam played?
Our database contains 167 games by Sophie Lam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Lam?
167 games by Sophie Lam 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.