Prepare against Pavel Sudnik
Russia · World #51,526 classical · FIDE ID 4118260
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Sudnik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pavel Sudnik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel Sudnik 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 | 1,887 | 2,200 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,089 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 2,124 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 54 | 26 | 50 | 41.5% |
| As White | 66 | 34 | 11 | 21 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 20 | 15 | 29 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel Sudnik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel Sudnik's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sudnik usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sudnik usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Sudnik usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 44.8% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.8% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
Pavel Sudnik's chess games
All 130 games by Pavel Sudnik in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 54 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 13/6/9 | 46.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Oleg Vastrukhin | 2,367 | Novorossiysk Small Land Rapid Open | C00 |
| Jan 1999 | Alexander V Sultanov | 2,310 | Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | B25 |
| Jan 2013 | Vladimir Bondarenko | 2,292 | Saratov Winter Cup | B00 |
| Dec 2016 | Arkady Gitelson | 2,225 | ch-Saratov Region | B23 |
| Mar 2009 | Mikhail Likhoman | 2,217 | ch-Saratov | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Saratov | 2013 | 26 | 17.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-Saratov Regional | 2015 | 21 | 11 | 1,989 |
| Saratov Region Open | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Saratov Region | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,019 |
| Saratov Aratovsky Memorial | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,265 |
| 10th Sochi ChessAmateur Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Saratov Winter Cup | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,224 |
| ch-Saratov Open | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel Sudnik's chess games?
130 games by Pavel Sudnik, from Oct 2007 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 Pavel Sudnik has played.
What does Pavel Sudnik play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Pavel Sudnik opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel Sudnik answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Pavel Sudnik play as White?
As White, Pavel Sudnik's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 46.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel Sudnik play as Black?
As Black, Pavel Sudnik most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Pavel Sudnik's FIDE rating?
Pavel Sudnik is currently rated 1,887 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Pavel Sudnik played?
Our database contains 130 games by Pavel Sudnik, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 26 draws, 50 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel Sudnik?
130 games by Pavel Sudnik 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.