Prepare against Jozef Suchan
Slovakia · World #64,302 classical · FIDE ID 14930030
When preparing against Jozef Suchan, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Jozef Suchan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Suchan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Suchan 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 | 1,841 | 1,842 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 40.3% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 43 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Suchan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Suchan's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Suchan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Suchan usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Suchan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 92.3% | 52.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
Jozef Suchan's chess games
All 77 games by Jozef Suchan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 31 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ivan Bohunicky | 1,971 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | D30 |
| Oct 2017 | Miroslav Lanik | 1,840 | chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | D47 |
| Mar 2013 | Tibor Mezei | 1,811 | chT4-SVK A22 1213 | C58 |
| Oct 2017 | Roman Gajarsky | 1,788 | chT4-SVK A22 1718 | D12 |
| Jan 2017 | Julius Gajarsky | 1,771 | chT4-SVK A22 1617 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3A2-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,555 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,751 |
| chT-SVK 3A2 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 7 | 1,812 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,755 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1516 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| chT-SVK 4 A22 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,713 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1213 | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,761 |
| chT4-SVK A22 1415 | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Suchan's chess games?
77 games by Jozef Suchan, from Sep 2011 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 Jozef Suchan has played.
What does Jozef Suchan play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Jozef Suchan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Suchan answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jozef Suchan play as White?
As White, Jozef Suchan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Suchan play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Suchan most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Jozef Suchan's FIDE rating?
Jozef Suchan is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jozef Suchan played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jozef Suchan, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Suchan?
77 games by Jozef Suchan 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.