Prepare against Luca Suvorov
FM · DEU · World #1,275 classical · FIDE ID 12977071
When preparing against Luca Suvorov, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 32.5% over 40 games.
Our database contains 868 games by Luca Suvorov, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luca Suvorov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Suvorov 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 | 2,427 | 2,427 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,203 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,328 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 868 | 386 | 136 | 346 | 44.5% |
| As White | 426 | 204 | 71 | 151 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 442 | 182 | 65 | 195 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Suvorov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Suvorov's side.
First moves as White (426 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 396 | 93.0% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 16 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.1% | 77.8% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.7% | 16.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues c4 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Suvorov usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 142 | 65.4% | 47.5% |
| c6 | 43 | 19.8% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 15 | 6.9% | 63.3% |
| Nc6 | 7 | 3.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.8% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 85.5% | 45.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 10.5% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Luca Suvorov's chess games
All 868 games by Luca Suvorov in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 386 wins, 136 draws, 346 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 74 | 31/11/32 | 41.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 53 | 28/9/16 | 52.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 48 | 21/9/18 | 43.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 40 | 20/8/12 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 39 | 20/3/16 | 51.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 44 | 20/6/18 | 45.5% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 13/7/20 | 32.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 35 | 12/1/22 | 34.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Alexei Shirov | 2,665 | Titled Tue Late | D46 |
| Aug 2020 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,633 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| May 2021 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,606 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Nov 2020 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,582 | Titled Tue | D31 |
| Feb 2021 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,568 | Titled Tue | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 516 | 242.5 | 2,267 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2023 | 28 | 19 | 2,259 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2013 | 22 | 13 | 1,490 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2015 | 22 | 14 | 1,703 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,043 |
| chT-GER U12 | 2015 | 17 | 15.5 | 1,845 |
| chT-GER U14 | 2017 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,023 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Suvorov's chess games?
868 games by Luca Suvorov, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Luca Suvorov has played.
What does Luca Suvorov play on the first move as White?
Across 426 games with White in our database, Luca Suvorov opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Suvorov answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Luca Suvorov play as White?
As White, Luca Suvorov's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (74 games, 41.9% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Slav Defense (48 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 426 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Suvorov play as Black?
As Black, Luca Suvorov most often plays: Italian Game (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 442 games.
What is Luca Suvorov's FIDE rating?
Luca Suvorov is currently rated 2,427 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Luca Suvorov played?
Our database contains 868 games by Luca Suvorov, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 386 wins, 136 draws, 346 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Suvorov?
868 games by Luca Suvorov 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.