Prepare against Sofiya Sova
Ukraine · World #72,190 classical · FIDE ID 34176730
When preparing against Sofiya Sova, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Sofiya Sova, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sofiya Sova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofiya Sova 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 | 1,814 | 1,864 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,968 | 2,032 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,944 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 3 | 18 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofiya Sova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofiya Sova's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sova usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sova usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sova usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sova usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Sova usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Sofiya Sova's chess games
All 35 games by Sofiya Sova in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mamakova,Aknur | 2,055 | World Youth Girls U14 | C02 |
| Oct 2025 | Kira Izafatava | 2,045 | 33rd EY Girls U14 | B10 |
| Jun 2026 | Sathish,Githiha | 1,971 | World Youth Girls U14 | C00 |
| Nov 2025 | Kinga Lajdamik | 1,953 | 33rd EY Girls U14 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Weronika Dajek | 1,895 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,799 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,567 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | G14 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 1,998 |
| 33rd EY Girls U14 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,881 |
| GM Morshyn Cup | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofiya Sova's chess games?
35 games by Sofiya Sova, from Sep 2023 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 Sofiya Sova has played.
What does Sofiya Sova play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Sofiya Sova opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofiya Sova answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sofiya Sova play as White?
As White, Sofiya Sova's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofiya Sova play as Black?
As Black, Sofiya Sova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sofiya Sova's FIDE rating?
Sofiya Sova is currently rated 1,814 in classical chess, 1,968 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Sofiya Sova played?
Our database contains 35 games by Sofiya Sova, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofiya Sova?
35 games by Sofiya Sova 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.