Prepare against Sophie Welling
NLD · World #75,028 classical · FIDE ID 1021478
When preparing against Sophie Welling, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 97 games by Sophie Welling, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sophie Welling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sophie Welling 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 | 1,805 | 1,831 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 25 | 19 | 53 | 25.8% |
| As White | 46 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 23.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 14 | 11 | 26 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sophie Welling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sophie Welling's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 91.3% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Welling usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Welling usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Welling usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Welling usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 15 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
Sophie Welling's chess games
All 97 games by Sophie Welling in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Hans Spanjersberg | 1,657 | Groningen Compact Open C | A02 |
| Jun 2014 | William Boudry | 1,610 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A25 |
| Dec 2017 | Lennart Molanus | 1,603 | 55th Groningen Open B | D15 |
| Jun 2014 | Siem Van Dael | 1,587 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D30 |
| Jun 2014 | Henk Mollema | 1,568 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 Girls | 2003 | 27 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 18 | 4 | 1,324 |
| ch-NED U12 Girls | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,848 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,583 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,706 |
| 55th Groningen Open B | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sophie Welling's chess games?
97 games by Sophie Welling, from Oct 2006 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 Welling has played.
What does Sophie Welling play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Sophie Welling opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sophie Welling answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Sophie Welling play as White?
As White, Sophie Welling's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sophie Welling play as Black?
As Black, Sophie Welling most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Sophie Welling's FIDE rating?
Sophie Welling is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Sophie Welling played?
Our database contains 97 games by Sophie Welling, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sophie Welling?
97 games by Sophie Welling 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.