Prepare against Johannes Sucher
Austria · World #24,548 classical · FIDE ID 1603906
When preparing against Johannes Sucher, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 510 games by Johannes Sucher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Sucher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Sucher 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 | 2,021 | 2,232 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,122 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,194 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 510 | 190 | 99 | 221 | 37.3% |
| As White | 244 | 93 | 55 | 96 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 266 | 97 | 44 | 125 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Sucher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Sucher's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 164 | 67.2% | 46.0% |
| e4 | 72 | 29.5% | 56.9% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sucher usually continues Bg5 (43.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sucher usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Sucher usually continues Nf3 (14.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sucher usually continues Nc3 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sucher usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sucher usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 33.6% | 46.3% |
| d6 | 38 | 31.9% | 63.2% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 8.4% | 20.0% |
| b6 | 6 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 86.2% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Johannes Sucher's chess games
All 510 games by Johannes Sucher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 190 wins, 99 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 65 | 24/10/31 | 36.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 16/5/14 | 45.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A34 | French Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 38 | 14/6/18 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 22/2/10 | 64.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 7/5/15 | 25.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 2/3/8 | 15.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Pavel Shkapenko | 2,413 | Malta Open | B01 |
| Jan 2000 | Milan Novkovic | 2,400 | chT2W-AUT 9900 | A45 |
| Jan 2000 | Igor Blechzin | 2,392 | 18th Liechtenstein Open | D07 |
| Aug 2018 | Panagiotis Koutoukidis | 2,375 | 7th Anogia Open | D00 |
| Aug 2018 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,367 | 7th Anogia Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 28 | 12 | 2,105 |
| ch-AUT | 2022 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,151 |
| chT2W-AUT 9900 | 2000 | 11 | 3 | 2,202 |
| chT2W-AUT 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| 7th Anogia Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 3rd Innsbruck Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 13th Seefeld Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 15th Wattens Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,044 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Sucher's chess games?
510 games by Johannes Sucher, from Apr 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 Johannes Sucher has played.
What does Johannes Sucher play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Johannes Sucher opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Sucher answers 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Johannes Sucher play as White?
As White, Johannes Sucher's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (65 games, 36.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Sucher play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Sucher most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (34 games, 64.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (27 games, 25.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Johannes Sucher's FIDE rating?
Johannes Sucher is currently rated 2,021 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Johannes Sucher played?
Our database contains 510 games by Johannes Sucher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 99 draws, 221 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Sucher?
510 games by Johannes Sucher 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.