Prepare against Suni Merkistein
FRO · World #32,873 classical · FIDE ID 7200188
When preparing against Suni Merkistein, expect 1.c4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 43 games by Suni Merkistein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Suni Merkistein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Suni Merkistein 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 | 1,970 | 2,015 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,963 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 27.9% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Suni Merkistein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Suni Merkistein's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 45.0% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 22.2% score
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Merkistein usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
Suni Merkistein's chess games
All 43 games by Suni Merkistein in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2021 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,126 | chT-FAI 2021 | E62 |
| Jan 2018 | Steintor Rasmussen | 2,059 | chT-FAI 1718 | D55 |
| Nov 2013 | Finnbjorn Vang | 2,051 | chT-FAI 1314 | D33 |
| Oct 2012 | John Jacobsen | 1,842 | chT-FAI 1213 | E65 |
| Feb 2014 | Kari O. Durhuus | 1,826 | chT-FAI 1314 | C34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FAI | 1997 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| chT-FAI 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| chT-FAI 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,941 |
| chT-FAI 1617 | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1,707 |
| chT-FAI 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| chT-FAI 1819 | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,752 |
| chT-FAI 2021 | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,945 |
| chT-FAI | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Suni Merkistein's chess games?
43 games by Suni Merkistein, from Apr 2003 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 Suni Merkistein has played.
What does Suni Merkistein play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Suni Merkistein opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Suni Merkistein answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Suni Merkistein play as White?
As White, Suni Merkistein's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Suni Merkistein play as Black?
As Black, Suni Merkistein most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Suni Merkistein's FIDE rating?
Suni Merkistein is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Suni Merkistein played?
Our database contains 43 games by Suni Merkistein, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Suni Merkistein?
43 games by Suni Merkistein 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.