Prepare against Kevin Su
United States · World #35,239 classical · FIDE ID 30937370
Our database contains 175 games by Kevin Su, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kevin Su's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kevin Su 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 | 1,958 | 2,042 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 50 | 21 | 104 | 28.6% |
| As White | 90 | 26 | 12 | 52 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 85 | 24 | 9 | 52 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kevin Su's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kevin Su's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Su usually continues Nf3 (38.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Su usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Su usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Su usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Su usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Su usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 83.7% | 35.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 51.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 40.7% | 22.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
Kevin Su's chess games
All 175 games by Kevin Su in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 50 wins, 21 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Yiyi Xiao | 2,301 | 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | B70 |
| Jun 2021 | Antonio Arencibia Monduy | 2,148 | PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 | B13 |
| Apr 2022 | Oladapo ADU | 2,138 | 3rd Dulles Colonial Open | A04 |
| Dec 2020 | Arthur Xu | 2,106 | PNWCC WOW Open | B90 |
| Jul 2025 | Siddharth Kurup | 2,071 | 3rd Atlantic Ind Day Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNWCC Online blitz JP 13th | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,839 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 21 | 2021 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| 12th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| PNWCC Online Blitz JP 24 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,118 |
| 20th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | 2020 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,856 |
| PNWCC Online Masters WOO | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,773 |
| PNWCC Online Masters Artist Point | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kevin Su's chess games?
175 games by Kevin Su, from Aug 2018 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 Kevin Su has played.
What does Kevin Su play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Kevin Su opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kevin Su answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...Nc6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Kevin Su play as White?
As White, Kevin Su's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kevin Su play as Black?
As Black, Kevin Su most often plays: Sicilian: Taimanov (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Kevin Su's FIDE rating?
Kevin Su is currently rated 1,958 in classical chess and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Kevin Su played?
Our database contains 175 games by Kevin Su, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 21 draws, 104 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kevin Su?
175 games by Kevin Su 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.