Prepare against Roman Sustak
Slovakia · World #58,614 classical · FIDE ID 14916851
Our database contains 117 games by Roman Sustak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roman Sustak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roman Sustak 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 | 1,861 | 1,975 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,918 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 31 | 17 | 69 | 26.5% |
| As White | 61 | 15 | 11 | 35 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 16 | 6 | 34 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roman Sustak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roman Sustak's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 83.6% | 36.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 16.4% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 36.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Sustak usually continues d4 (22.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Sustak usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Sustak usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sustak usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Sustak usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Sustak usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 83.3% | 48.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 14.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Roman Sustak's chess games
All 117 games by Roman Sustak in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Milan Szitkey | 2,149 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | C06 |
| Feb 2011 | Silvio Michal | 2,094 | chT2A-SVK 10/11 | E61 |
| Dec 2012 | Ludvig Doucha | 2,072 | chT-SVK 2A 1213 | A51 |
| Dec 2010 | Vladimir Kuna | 2,051 | chT2A-SVK 10/11 | D66 |
| Jan 1996 | Anton Cvicela | 2,040 | chT2B-SVK 9596 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SVK 2A 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 1,730 |
| chT2A-SVK 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 2 | 1,738 |
| ch-SVK Seniors 65 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,046 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,161 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,823 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 1 | 1,728 |
| chT2A-SVK 10/11 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,923 |
| chT2A-SVK 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,756 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roman Sustak's chess games?
117 games by Roman Sustak, from Jul 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 Roman Sustak has played.
What does Roman Sustak play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Roman Sustak opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roman Sustak answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Roman Sustak play as White?
As White, Roman Sustak's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roman Sustak play as Black?
As Black, Roman Sustak most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Roman Sustak's FIDE rating?
Roman Sustak is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,975 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Roman Sustak played?
Our database contains 117 games by Roman Sustak, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 69 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roman Sustak?
117 games by Roman Sustak 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.