Prepare against Julian Sutter
CHE · World #34,746 classical · FIDE ID 1347721
When preparing against Julian Sutter, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Julian Sutter, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Julian Sutter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julian Sutter 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 | 1,960 | 2,018 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,841 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julian Sutter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julian Sutter's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sutter usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Sutter usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sutter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Sutter usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sutter usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Julian Sutter's chess games
All 37 games by Julian Sutter in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Zdenek Bartonicek | 2,005 | 47th Arco Open | A25 |
| Oct 2025 | Stefano Trevisan | 1,997 | 47th Arco Open | A05 |
| May 2024 | Nikolai Van Aepelen | 1,816 | ch-SUI U14 | B13 |
| Jan 2023 | Slavoljub Andjelkovic | 1,733 | Schaffhausen Open | A36 |
| Jan 2023 | Daniel Sauter | 1,585 | Schaffhausen Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 19th | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,339 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,789 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
| Schaffhausen Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,813 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julian Sutter's chess games?
37 games by Julian Sutter, from Dec 2021 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 Julian Sutter has played.
What does Julian Sutter play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Julian Sutter opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julian Sutter answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Julian Sutter play as White?
As White, Julian Sutter's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julian Sutter play as Black?
As Black, Julian Sutter most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Julian Sutter's FIDE rating?
Julian Sutter is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Julian Sutter played?
Our database contains 37 games by Julian Sutter, covering Dec 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 17 draws, 8 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julian Sutter?
37 games by Julian Sutter 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.