Prepare against Vladimir Sofronie
FM · Romania · World #7,788 classical · FIDE ID 1296671
Our database contains 161 games by Vladimir Sofronie, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Sofronie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Sofronie 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 | 2,209 | 2,313 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,143 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,195 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 60 | 39 | 62 | 37.3% |
| As White | 74 | 35 | 16 | 23 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 87 | 25 | 23 | 39 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Sofronie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Sofronie's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 56.2% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 20.5% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.8% | 76.9% |
| f4 | 4 | 5.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.0% score
- …d5 (59% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 62.7% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 19.6% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Sofronie's chess games
All 161 games by Vladimir Sofronie in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 60 wins, 39 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Henry Edward Tudor | 2,351 | chT-EU U12 | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Varga,Zo | 2,321 | V Janos Rigo Mem IMB | A30 |
| Jun 2025 | Priyanka Nutakki | 2,260 | Isola del Sole Open | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Al Atarji,S | 2,203 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A04 |
| Jun 2025 | Mietek Bakalarz | 2,202 | Isola del Sole Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 21 | 6.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,478 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,682 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,433 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,218 |
| ch-EU Schools U09 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,401 |
| V Janos Rigo Mem IMB | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Sofronie's chess games?
161 games by Vladimir Sofronie, from May 2019 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 Vladimir Sofronie has played.
What does Vladimir Sofronie play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Vladimir Sofronie opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Sofronie answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Sofronie play as White?
As White, Vladimir Sofronie's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Sofronie play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Sofronie most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Vladimir Sofronie's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Sofronie is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Sofronie played?
Our database contains 161 games by Vladimir Sofronie, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 39 draws, 62 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Sofronie?
161 games by Vladimir Sofronie 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.