Prepare against Ryan Sun
FM · United States · World #3,096 classical · FIDE ID 30965659
Our database contains 114 games by Ryan Sun, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Sun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan 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 | 2,335 | 2,353 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,142 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 37 | 28 | 49 | 32.5% |
| As White | 56 | 22 | 15 | 19 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 58 | 15 | 13 | 30 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Sun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Sun's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 42.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 28.6% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sun usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sun usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 59.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sun usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Sun usually continues g3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Sun usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 82.1% | 23.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Ryan Sun's chess games
All 114 games by Ryan Sun in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - Aug 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: 37 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D77 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Oleksii Bilych | 2,452 | Princeton Open | A07 |
| Feb 2024 | Pedro Alejandro Jimenez Fraga | 2,447 | New York President's Day IM-B | D77 |
| Apr 2025 | Johnathan Han | 2,404 | Princeton Open | B15 |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,401 | Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | A20 |
| Feb 2024 | Darcy Lima | 2,375 | New York President's Day IM-B | A62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th PNWCC Online blitz JP | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,909 |
| New York President's Day IM-B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,390 |
| Marshall Summer Inv GMB | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,219 |
| NY IMD President's Day | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,185 |
| Blitz Fuel Inv IMC | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,466 |
| DC International 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,387 |
| New York 1000 GM Summer IM-D | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 15th Foxwoods Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Sun's chess games?
114 games by Ryan Sun, from Aug 2021 to Aug 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 Ryan Sun has played.
What does Ryan Sun play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ryan Sun opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Sun answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ryan Sun play as White?
As White, Ryan Sun's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Sun play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Sun most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Ryan Sun's FIDE rating?
Ryan Sun is currently rated 2,335 in classical chess and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ryan Sun played?
Our database contains 114 games by Ryan Sun, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 28 draws, 49 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Sun?
114 games by Ryan 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.