Prepare against Jos Sutmuller
NLD · World #16,549 classical · FIDE ID 1007858
When preparing against Jos Sutmuller, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 68 games by Jos Sutmuller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jos Sutmuller's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jos Sutmuller 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 | 2,089 | 2,264 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,122 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,094 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 25 | 13 | 30 | 36.8% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jos Sutmuller's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jos Sutmuller's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 63.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sutmuller usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sutmuller usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sutmuller usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 91.7% | 38.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
Jos Sutmuller's chess games
All 68 games by Jos Sutmuller 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Wieb Zagema | 2,360 | chT-NED | A41 |
| Jan 2004 | Ralf Steinbrecht | 2,360 | BL2-West 0304 | D34 |
| Jan 2003 | Alexander Matthaei | 2,350 | BL2-West 0304 | C07 |
| Jan 2003 | Falko Meyer | 2,344 | BL2-West 0203 | C16 |
| Nov 2002 | Raimund Busch | 2,344 | BL2-West 0203 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Open | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,612 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3 | 2,210 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
| BL2-West 0304 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,362 |
| BL2-West 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
| Helmond De Legibus Open | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 2,080 |
| chT-NED | 1993 | 5 | 2 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jos Sutmuller's chess games?
68 games by Jos Sutmuller, 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 Jos Sutmuller has played.
What does Jos Sutmuller play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jos Sutmuller opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jos Sutmuller answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games).
What openings does Jos Sutmuller play as White?
As White, Jos Sutmuller's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jos Sutmuller play as Black?
As Black, Jos Sutmuller most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jos Sutmuller's FIDE rating?
Jos Sutmuller is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Jos Sutmuller played?
Our database contains 68 games by Jos Sutmuller, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jos Sutmuller?
68 games by Jos Sutmuller 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.