Prepare against Jonathan Sun
Canada · World #35,332 classical · FIDE ID 2648652
Our database contains 34 games by Jonathan Sun, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Sun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Sun 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 | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 41.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Sun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Sun's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Sun usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jonathan Sun's chess games
All 34 games by Jonathan Sun in the Chess.ceo database (May 2024 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Renzo Gutierrez | 2,189 | Pere Noel Open 2025 | E81 |
| Sep 2025 | Ananda Saha | 2,105 | Montreal Open | C02 |
| Jul 2026 | Jin,Eric | 2,050 | Canadian Open 2026 | E65 |
| Jul 2026 | Yang,Bohan (Henry) | 2,012 | Canadian Open 2026 | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Suresh,Barath Subramanian | 2,003 | Canadian Open 2026 | E66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,924 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Mauricie Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Sun's chess games?
34 games by Jonathan Sun, from May 2024 to Aug 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 Jonathan Sun has played.
What does Jonathan Sun play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jonathan Sun opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Sun answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Sun play as White?
As White, Jonathan Sun's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Sun play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Sun most often plays: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jonathan Sun's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Sun is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Jonathan Sun played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jonathan Sun, covering May 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Sun?
34 games by Jonathan Sun 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.