Prepare against Savva Sustov
CM · Moldova · World #19,460 classical · FIDE ID 13908715
Our database contains 103 games by Savva Sustov, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Savva Sustov's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Savva Sustov 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 | 2,062 | 2,241 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 2,006 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,984 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 34 | 16 | 53 | 33.0% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 9 | 25 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Savva Sustov's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Savva Sustov's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 98.1% | 44.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sustov usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sustov usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sustov usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sustov usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 57.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 19.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Savva Sustov's chess games
All 103 games by Savva Sustov in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 34 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,408 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Jun 2022 | Mohamed Ali Boudriga | 2,308 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | B00 |
| Oct 2025 | Georgios Ketzetzis | 2,260 | Titled Tue | B33 |
| Oct 2025 | Alexander Reprintsev | 2,256 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Oct 2025 | Michal Kopczynski | 2,225 | Titled Tue | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 34 | 15 | 2,187 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,156 |
| ch-MDA | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,845 |
| Moscow Botvinnik Cup | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,649 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,983 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,075 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Savva Sustov's chess games?
103 games by Savva Sustov, from Jul 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 Savva Sustov has played.
What does Savva Sustov play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Savva Sustov opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Savva Sustov answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Savva Sustov play as White?
As White, Savva Sustov's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Savva Sustov play as Black?
As Black, Savva Sustov most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Savva Sustov's FIDE rating?
Savva Sustov is currently rated 2,062 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Savva Sustov played?
Our database contains 103 games by Savva Sustov, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 16 draws, 53 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Savva Sustov?
103 games by Savva Sustov 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.