Prepare against Sungmin Ahn
South Korea · World #55,266 classical · FIDE ID 13201034
Our database contains 46 games by Sungmin Ahn, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sungmin Ahn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sungmin Ahn 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 | 1,873 | 1,950 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,849 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 5 | 25 | 34.8% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sungmin Ahn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sungmin Ahn's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 87.5% | 54.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Ahn usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ahn usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ahn usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ahn usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ahn usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Sungmin Ahn's chess games
All 46 games by Sungmin Ahn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Astrit Zymberi | 2,148 | 11th London Classic Open | B22 |
| Dec 2019 | Simon Wilks | 2,071 | 11th London Classic Open | C04 |
| Jan 2024 | Stephen J Homer | 2,045 | Hastings Weekend Open A | B42 |
| Jan 2025 | Martin P Burrows | 2,042 | Hastings Masters 2024-25 | B23 |
| Dec 2023 | Amadeus Hestvik Evenshaug | 2,041 | 97th Hastings Masters Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,041 |
| Hastings Masters 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,988 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,119 |
| 4th Incheon Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,919 |
| 34th Pardubice Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,971 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,977 |
| 18th Bangkok Cha Am Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sungmin Ahn's chess games?
46 games by Sungmin Ahn, from Apr 2013 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 Sungmin Ahn has played.
What does Sungmin Ahn play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sungmin Ahn opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sungmin Ahn answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sungmin Ahn play as White?
As White, Sungmin Ahn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sungmin Ahn play as Black?
As Black, Sungmin Ahn most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sungmin Ahn's FIDE rating?
Sungmin Ahn is currently rated 1,873 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (May 2025).
How many games has Sungmin Ahn played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sungmin Ahn, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sungmin Ahn?
46 games by Sungmin Ahn 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.