Prepare against Ruben Sukudian
Argentina · World #70,265 classical · FIDE ID 166480
When preparing against Ruben Sukudian, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ruben Sukudian, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Sukudian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Sukudian 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 | 1,820 | 1,870 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,862 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Sukudian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Sukudian's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 66.7% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (30% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sukudian usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ruben Sukudian's chess games
All 31 games by Ruben Sukudian in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense: Pawn Push | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Luis Jacinto Martin | 1,808 | 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | D79 |
| Nov 2016 | Norberto Urquiza | 1,547 | 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | D02 |
| Oct 2017 | Maximiliano Pucheta | 1,490 | 24th Villa Martelli ProAm Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires GP I | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,579 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 2,055 |
| 23rd Villa Martelli ProAm Open | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,870 |
| San Isidoro Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 1,950 |
| 24th Villa Martelli ProAm Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,758 |
| 30th chT-Buenos Aires Intercoop | 2004 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Buenos Aires Open GP3 | 1991 | 1 | 0 | 1,900 |
| Najdorf Festival Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Sukudian's chess games?
31 games by Ruben Sukudian, from Dec 2016 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 Ruben Sukudian has played.
What does Ruben Sukudian play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ruben Sukudian opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Sukudian answers 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruben Sukudian play as White?
As White, Ruben Sukudian's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Sukudian play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Sukudian most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ruben Sukudian's FIDE rating?
Ruben Sukudian is currently rated 1,820 in classical chess and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Ruben Sukudian played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ruben Sukudian, covering Dec 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Sukudian?
31 games by Ruben Sukudian 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.