Prepare against Oliver Sun
New Zealand · World #62,280 classical · FIDE ID 4325184
When preparing against Oliver Sun, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b6 (50%).
Our database contains 45 games by Oliver Sun, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Oliver Sun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oliver Sun 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 | 1,848 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,919 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,812 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 26.7% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2023-2026): 491 rated games against 218 different opponents, across 92 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 187 | 83 | 31 | 73 | 44.4% | 1,706 | 1,701 | 9 |
| Rapid | 226 | 114 | 31 | 81 | 50.4% | 1,666 | 1,702 | 10 |
| Blitz | 68 | 34 | 5 | 29 | 50.0% | 1,700 | 1,700 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 208 | 62 | 30 | 116 | 29.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 202 | 124 | 32 | 46 | 61.4% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 6 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 89 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 88 | 38 | 21 | 29 | 1,763 | 1,809 |
| 2025 | 254 | 136 | 29 | 89 | 1,696 | 1,749 |
| 2024 | 142 | 56 | 21 | 65 | 1,635 | 1,569 |
| 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,107 | 1,307 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oliver Sun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oliver Sun's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Sun usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sun usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nc6 (9% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sun usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Oliver Sun's chess games
All 45 games by Oliver Sun in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - Oct 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, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D39 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Junqing Jerome Tao | 1,890 | NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | D30 |
| May 2026 | Lucas Zhang | 1,781 | NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | D55 |
| Jul 2026 | Ceferino Isaac | 1,742 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | A53 |
| Jul 2026 | Olivia Li | 1,718 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | B11 |
| Apr 2026 | Marco Triponi | 1,692 | Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anzac | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,776 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Auckland Double Weekends 2026 | March | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,550 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,917 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anzac | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,855 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Anniversary | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,760 |
| Auckland Rapid 19 September 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,644 |
| ACC Chess Festival 2026 | Classic | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oliver Sun's chess games?
45 games by Oliver Sun, from Mar 2024 to Oct 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 Oliver Sun has played.
What does Oliver Sun play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Oliver Sun opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oliver Sun answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Oliver Sun play as White?
As White, Oliver Sun's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oliver Sun play as Black?
As Black, Oliver Sun most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Oliver Sun's FIDE rating?
Oliver Sun is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Oliver Sun played?
Our database contains 45 games by Oliver Sun, covering Mar 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oliver Sun?
45 games by Oliver Sun 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.