Prepare against Claus Suttner
Austria · World #29,238 classical · FIDE ID 1612352
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Suttner, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claus Suttner's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claus Suttner 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 | 1,990 | 2,169 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 2,149 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,091 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 32.7% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claus Suttner's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claus Suttner's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 63.0% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Suttner usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Suttner usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Suttner usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Suttner usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Suttner usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Claus Suttner's chess games
All 52 games by Claus Suttner in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Frantisek Vass | 2,296 | chT2O-AUT 1112 | D30 |
| Mar 2011 | Friedrich Woeber | 2,142 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1011 | C24 |
| Oct 2017 | Josef Schnabel | 2,109 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | B40 |
| Dec 2017 | Justin Polansek | 2,054 | Steyr Landesliga 1718 | C20 |
| May 2008 | Johannes Ruisz | 2,025 | 11th Voesendorf Open A | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steyr Landesliga 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| 5th Vienna Kavalier Open | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 2,267 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,202 |
| chT2O-AUT 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 2,182 |
| 11th Voesendorf Open A | 2008 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| Leitersdorf Open | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Leitersdorf Region | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,879 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 1213 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claus Suttner's chess games?
52 games by Claus Suttner, from Jul 2003 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 Claus Suttner has played.
What does Claus Suttner play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Claus Suttner opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claus Suttner answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Claus Suttner play as White?
As White, Claus Suttner's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claus Suttner play as Black?
As Black, Claus Suttner most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Claus Suttner's FIDE rating?
Claus Suttner is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Claus Suttner played?
Our database contains 52 games by Claus Suttner, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claus Suttner?
52 games by Claus Suttner 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.