Prepare against Sophie Mehta
United Kingdom · World #124,374 classical · FIDE ID 487996
When preparing against Sophie Mehta, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Sophie Mehta, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Mehta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Mehta 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 | 1,661 | 1,734 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,542 | 1,752 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,476 | 1,689 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 35 | 31 | 53 | 29.4% |
| As White | 63 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 11 | 29 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Mehta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Mehta's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 23 | 36.5% | 54.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Mehta usually continues Bf4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mehta usually continues Bf4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mehta usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.3% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Mehta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Mehta usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mehta usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 81.3% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Sophie Mehta's chess games
All 119 games by Sophie Mehta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - Sep 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: 35 wins, 31 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 23 | 8/10/5 | 34.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Roman Kovalskyi | 1,989 | British Rapidplay | B13 |
| Jan 2023 | Simon Wilks | 1,908 | chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | E61 |
| Aug 2026 | Jai Bhatia | 1,738 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | C28 |
| Jun 2024 | Swati Singha | 1,719 | ch-ENG w | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Lorena Putar | 1,688 | Gilbert Cup 2026 | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 20 | 6.5 | 1,749 |
| chT3-BCF U18 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,543 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-BCF U14 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,444 |
| chT4-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,641 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,670 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 16 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,610 |
| ch-ENG rapid w | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,501 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Mehta's chess games?
119 games by Sophie Mehta, from Apr 2020 to Sep 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 Mehta has played.
What does Sophie Mehta play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Sophie Mehta opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Mehta answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sophie Mehta play as White?
As White, Sophie Mehta's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Mehta play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Mehta most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Sophie Mehta's FIDE rating?
Sophie Mehta is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,542 in rapid and 1,476 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Sophie Mehta played?
Our database contains 119 games by Sophie Mehta, covering Apr 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 31 draws, 53 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Mehta?
119 games by Sophie Mehta 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.