Prepare against Otto Suster
Austria · World #78,262 classical · FIDE ID 1611089
When preparing against Otto Suster, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 52 games by Otto Suster, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Suster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Suster 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 | 1,795 | 2,131 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 15.4% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 4.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Suster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Suster's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 40.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Suster usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Suster usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Suster usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Otto Suster's chess games
All 52 games by Otto Suster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 8 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Vinko Piber | 2,020 | 16th Finkenstein Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finkenstein Open | 1999 | 12 | 3 | 2,010 |
| 21st Faakersee Open | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
| ch-Vienna | 2004 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 13th Vienna Open B | 1998 | 4 | 1 | – |
| 17th Faakersee Open | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 1,802 |
| 19th Faaker See Open | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| 30th Latschach Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,756 |
| 16th Finkenstein Open | 2000 | 2 | 1 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Suster's chess games?
52 games by Otto Suster, from Apr 2005 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 Otto Suster has played.
What does Otto Suster play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Otto Suster opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Suster answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Otto Suster play as White?
As White, Otto Suster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Suster play as Black?
As Black, Otto Suster most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Otto Suster's FIDE rating?
Otto Suster is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Otto Suster played?
Our database contains 52 games by Otto Suster, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 18 draws, 26 losses (15.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Suster?
52 games by Otto Suster 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.