Prepare against Marcos Sustach
FM · Bolivia · World #30,098 classical · FIDE ID 3300234
When preparing against Marcos Sustach, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 52.4% over 21 games.
Our database contains 110 games by Marcos Sustach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Sustach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Sustach 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 | 1,985 | 2,303 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,182 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,214 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 50 | 27 | 33 | 45.5% |
| As White | 54 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 23 | 13 | 20 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Sustach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Sustach's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 74.1% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 16.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.3% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sustach usually continues Nc3 (80.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sustach usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sustach usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sustach usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Sustach usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Sustach usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 87.1% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Marcos Sustach's chess games
All 110 games by Marcos Sustach 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: 50 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Luis Henrique Coelho | 2,392 | Santa Cruz Mario Dario Lopez | A58 |
| Jun 2002 | Oswaldo Zambrana | 2,389 | 3rd Casa Argentina | B25 |
| Oct 2002 | Eduardo Peralta | 2,355 | Olympiad-35 | A90 |
| Mar 2008 | Carmelo Gutierrez | 2,310 | Santa Cruz Mario Dario Lopez | B42 |
| Feb 2005 | Kelver Vera | 2,270 | 5th Arequipa Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BOL | 2016 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,164 |
| 3rd Casa Argentina | 2002 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| La Paz Adalp Cup | 2017 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,186 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Santa Cruz Mario Dario Lopez | 2008 | 10 | 3 | 2,181 |
| Santa Cruz Open | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,404 |
| 2nd La Paz Open | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,412 |
| 5th Arequipa Cup | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Sustach's chess games?
110 games by Marcos Sustach, 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 Marcos Sustach has played.
What does Marcos Sustach play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Marcos Sustach opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Sustach answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcos Sustach play as White?
As White, Marcos Sustach's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 69.2% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Sustach play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Sustach most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Marcos Sustach's FIDE rating?
Marcos Sustach is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Marcos Sustach played?
Our database contains 110 games by Marcos Sustach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Sustach?
110 games by Marcos Sustach 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.