Prepare against Taras Sotnikov
Spain · World #29,984 classical · FIDE ID 22200150
Our database contains 85 games by Taras Sotnikov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taras Sotnikov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taras Sotnikov 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 | 1,986 | 2,061 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,043 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 31 | 22 | 32 | 36.5% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taras Sotnikov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taras Sotnikov's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| f4 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sotnikov usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
Taras Sotnikov's chess games
All 85 games by Taras Sotnikov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Jorge Alberto Ramirez Garcia | 2,176 | ch-Madrid sf-B | A04 |
| Oct 2006 | Omar Luis Aziz Ortego | 2,096 | Madrid Open | D02 |
| Jan 2009 | Inigo Alonso Aranzabal | 2,082 | ch-Madrid sf-B | B22 |
| Nov 2009 | Ramon Spitzer Isbert | 2,064 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B22 |
| Jan 2009 | Gabriel Garcia Salamero | 2,027 | ch-Madrid sf-B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2010 | 15 | 6 | 1,983 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,953 |
| ch-Madrid U18 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,170 |
| Madrid2 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Madrid U18 | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| Madrid Pueblo Nuevo Qual | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| Madrid Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,105 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taras Sotnikov's chess games?
85 games by Taras Sotnikov, from Jul 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 Taras Sotnikov has played.
What does Taras Sotnikov play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Taras Sotnikov opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taras Sotnikov answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Taras Sotnikov play as White?
As White, Taras Sotnikov's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taras Sotnikov play as Black?
As Black, Taras Sotnikov most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Taras Sotnikov's FIDE rating?
Taras Sotnikov is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Taras Sotnikov played?
Our database contains 85 games by Taras Sotnikov, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taras Sotnikov?
85 games by Taras Sotnikov 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.