Prepare against Ariel Sorin
GM · Argentina · World #4,807 classical · FIDE ID 100196
Our database contains 1,167 games by Ariel Sorin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ariel Sorin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ariel Sorin 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 | 2,278 | 2,519 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,458 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,280 | 2,417 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,167 | 478 | 416 | 273 | 41.0% |
| As White | 579 | 269 | 185 | 125 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 588 | 209 | 231 | 148 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ariel Sorin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ariel Sorin's side.
First moves as White (579 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 565 | 97.6% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 1.9% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Sorin usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sorin usually continues c4 (65.6% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sorin usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Sorin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Sorin usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sorin usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 265 | 95.0% | 54.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 3.9% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 203 | 97.6% | 55.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Ariel Sorin's chess games
All 1,167 games by Ariel Sorin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 478 wins, 416 draws, 273 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 45/18/19 | 54.9% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 57 | 29/14/14 | 50.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 56 | 27/21/8 | 48.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 49 | 24/17/8 | 49.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 45 | 21/15/9 | 46.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 42 | 22/13/7 | 52.4% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 36 | 16/12/8 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 16/6/4 | 61.5% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 25 | 9/9/7 | 36.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 78 | 26/39/13 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 56 | 16/25/15 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 50 | 23/17/10 | 46.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 35 | 13/12/10 | 37.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 34 | 9/17/8 | 26.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 32 | 11/9/12 | 34.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 23 | 10/9/4 | 43.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Fernando Peralta | 2,600 | ch-ARG 96th | E16 |
| Jan 1995 | Ivan Morovic Fernandez | 2,585 | ch-ARG | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Gilberto Milos | 2,555 | Salta Clarin Open | A56 |
| Jan 1996 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,555 | Buenos Aires Najdorf | C83 |
| Jan 1996 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,545 | Villa Gesell | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 2000 | 51 | 30.5 | 2,507 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 25 | 13 | 2,335 |
| San Martin | 1995 | 24 | 12 | 2,467 |
| Najdorf Memorial Great Final | 2002 | 22 | 12 | 2,483 |
| ch-ARG sf | 1998 | 20 | 13 | 2,506 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf | 1996 | 20 | 6 | 2,386 |
| Buenos Aires Open | 1999 | 18 | 12 | 2,460 |
| Buenos Aires Yael Torre Blanca | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 2,352 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andres Rodriguez Vila (25 games) · Sergio Slipak (25 games) · Fabian Fiorito (21 games) · Pablo Zarnicki (21 games) · Marcelo Tempone (18 games) · Alejandro Hoffman (16 games) · Diego Valerga (13 games) · Cristian Dolezal (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ariel Sorin's chess games?
1,167 games by Ariel Sorin, from Apr 2003 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 Ariel Sorin has played.
What does Ariel Sorin play on the first move as White?
Across 579 games with White in our database, Ariel Sorin opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ariel Sorin answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ariel Sorin play as White?
As White, Ariel Sorin's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (82 games, 54.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (56 games, 48.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 579 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ariel Sorin play as Black?
As Black, Ariel Sorin most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (78 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (56 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (50 games, 46.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 588 games.
What is Ariel Sorin's FIDE rating?
Ariel Sorin is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,280 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ariel Sorin played?
Our database contains 1,167 games by Ariel Sorin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 478 wins, 416 draws, 273 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ariel Sorin?
1,167 games by Ariel Sorin 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.