Prepare against Andrey Sumets
GM · Ukraine · World #682 classical · FIDE ID 14105500
When preparing against Andrey Sumets, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,891 games by Andrey Sumets, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrey Sumets's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrey Sumets 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 | 2,486 | 2,640 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,491 | 2,599 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,488 | 2,651 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,891 | 913 | 732 | 246 | 48.3% |
| As White | 969 | 510 | 351 | 108 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 922 | 403 | 381 | 138 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrey Sumets's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrey Sumets's side.
First moves as White (969 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 803 | 82.9% | 69.9% |
| e4 | 96 | 9.9% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 0.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 69.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Sumets usually continues c4 (69.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sumets usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sumets usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 81.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sumets usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sumets usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sumets usually continues d4 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (448 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 229 | 51.1% | 62.2% |
| c6 | 125 | 27.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 79 | 17.6% | 79.1% |
| e5 | 8 | 1.8% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 0.7% | 83.3% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 167 | 55.1% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 130 | 42.9% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Andrey Sumets's chess games
All 1,891 games by Andrey Sumets in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 913 wins, 732 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 115 | 66/39/10 | 57.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 110 | 47/54/9 | 42.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 109 | 49/44/16 | 45.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 79 | 46/21/12 | 58.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 52 | 31/11/10 | 59.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 48 | 25/19/4 | 52.1% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 37 | 18/15/4 | 48.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 14/19/1 | 41.2% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 30 | 18/9/3 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 28 | 11/14/3 | 39.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 115 | 41/54/20 | 35.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 96 | 38/44/14 | 39.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 20/26/6 | 38.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 49 | 34/10/5 | 69.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 15/22/5 | 35.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 41 | 18/19/4 | 43.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 33 | 17/11/5 | 51.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 31 | 8/20/3 | 25.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,789 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Nov 2012 | Quang Liem Le | 2,705 | Fujairah Masters Open | D94 |
| Oct 2013 | David Navara | 2,703 | 29th EU-Cup | B19 |
| Oct 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,697 | 40th ECC Open | E15 |
| Oct 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,694 | Santiago de Compostela Bicapawn GP B2 | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 40.5 | 2,481 |
| ch-Odessa | 2001 | 30 | 25.5 | 2,589 |
| ch-UKR | 2003 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,447 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2019 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,552 |
| 9th Wch Blitz | 2015 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,450 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,449 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,600 |
| Charleroi Open | 2016 | 17 | 14 | 2,539 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrey Sumets's chess games?
1,891 games by Andrey Sumets, from Apr 2003 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 Andrey Sumets has played.
What does Andrey Sumets play on the first move as White?
Across 969 games with White in our database, Andrey Sumets opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrey Sumets answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrey Sumets play as White?
As White, Andrey Sumets's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (115 games, 57.4% win rate); Slav Defense (110 games, 42.7% win rate); Indian Defense (109 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 969 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrey Sumets play as Black?
As Black, Andrey Sumets most often plays: Slav Defense (115 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (96 games, 39.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (52 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 922 games.
What is Andrey Sumets's FIDE rating?
Andrey Sumets is currently rated 2,486 in classical chess, 2,491 in rapid and 2,488 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,640 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Andrey Sumets played?
Our database contains 1,891 games by Andrey Sumets, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 913 wins, 732 draws, 246 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrey Sumets?
1,891 games by Andrey Sumets 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.