Prepare against Ivano Sundac
FM · HRV · World #5,497 classical · FIDE ID 14580233
When preparing against Ivano Sundac, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Ivano Sundac, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ivano Sundac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivano Sundac 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 | 2,261 | 2,304 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,360 | 2,360 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 114 | 75 | 84 | 41.8% |
| As White | 133 | 64 | 33 | 36 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 140 | 50 | 42 | 48 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivano Sundac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivano Sundac's side.
First moves as White (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 61.7% | 63.4% |
| e4 | 29 | 21.8% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 16.5% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Sundac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sundac usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sundac usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sundac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Sundac usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sundac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 95.6% | 49.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 51.0% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 37.3% | 60.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.8% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Ivano Sundac's chess games
All 273 games by Ivano Sundac in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2018 - 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: 114 wins, 75 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E10 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/6/9 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Mikhail Kobalia | 2,538 | Titled Tue Late | E04 |
| Feb 2025 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Dec 2024 | Antoni Kozak | 2,426 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,418 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Hussain Besou | 2,411 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-CRO U15 | 2023 | 18 | 14 | 1,929 |
| ch-CRO U13 | 2021 | 16 | 11 | 1,651 |
| Hvar Arsenal Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,172 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,247 |
| 29th chT-CRO U20 | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,781 |
| Hvar Arsenal Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| chT3-CRO West | 2020 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivano Sundac's chess games?
273 games by Ivano Sundac, from Nov 2018 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 Ivano Sundac has played.
What does Ivano Sundac play on the first move as White?
Across 133 games with White in our database, Ivano Sundac opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivano Sundac answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ivano Sundac play as White?
As White, Ivano Sundac's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Colle System (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivano Sundac play as Black?
As Black, Ivano Sundac most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Ivano Sundac's FIDE rating?
Ivano Sundac is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,360 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ivano Sundac played?
Our database contains 273 games by Ivano Sundac, covering Nov 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 75 draws, 84 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivano Sundac?
273 games by Ivano Sundac 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.