Prepare against Vladimir Sofronie
FM · Romania · World #6,818 classical · FIDE ID 1296671
When preparing against Vladimir Sofronie, expect 1.d4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 212 games by Vladimir Sofronie, covering May 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,229 | 2,313 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,143 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,195 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 212 | 79 | 49 | 84 | 37.3% |
| As White | 101 | 48 | 21 | 32 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 111 | 31 | 28 | 52 | 27.9% |
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 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 42.4% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 33.3% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 20 | 20.2% | 72.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 61.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues e3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues e4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 56.3% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 13 | 20.3% | 30.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 15.6% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 70.4% | 23.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Vladimir Sofronie's chess games
All 212 games by Vladimir Sofronie in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 79 wins, 49 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Yaroslav Shevchenko | 2,383 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C88 |
| Jul 2023 | Henry Edward Tudor | 2,351 | chT-EU U12 | A45 |
| Aug 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 1st 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Zoltan Varga | 2,321 | V Janos Rigo Mem IMB | A30 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexander Devaev | 2,306 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 54 | 22 | 2,147 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,682 |
| 27th Olomouc B1 IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,293 |
| 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?
212 games by Vladimir Sofronie, from May 2019 to Sep 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 99 games with White in our database, Vladimir Sofronie opens with 1.d4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Sofronie answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (7% 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 (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Sofronie play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Sofronie most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Vladimir Sofronie's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Sofronie is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Vladimir Sofronie played?
Our database contains 212 games by Vladimir Sofronie, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 49 draws, 84 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Sofronie?
212 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.