Prepare against Svetlana Sucikova
WIM · Slovakia · World #10,304 classical · FIDE ID 14923653
When preparing against Svetlana Sucikova, expect 1.c4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 16.1% over 31 games.
Our database contains 667 games by Svetlana Sucikova, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Svetlana Sucikova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Svetlana Sucikova 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 | 2,166 | 2,249 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,106 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 667 | 257 | 158 | 252 | 38.5% |
| As White | 339 | 149 | 83 | 107 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 328 | 108 | 75 | 145 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Svetlana Sucikova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Svetlana Sucikova's side.
First moves as White (339 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 143 | 42.2% | 53.5% |
| Nf3 | 113 | 33.3% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 38 | 11.2% | 55.3% |
| e3 | 21 | 6.2% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 53.5% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues Nc3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues Nc3 (54.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 58.8% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues g3 (59.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues g3 (67.5% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sucikova usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 137 | 76.1% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 29 | 16.1% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 5.0% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 81 | 85.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 10.5% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.2% | 12.5% |
Svetlana Sucikova's chess games
All 667 games by Svetlana Sucikova in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - Sep 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: 257 wins, 158 draws, 252 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 61 | 25/18/18 | 41.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 37 | 17/10/10 | 45.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 23 | 9/6/8 | 39.1% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 11/6/17 | 32.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 31 | 5/7/19 | 16.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 24 | 6/5/13 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/0/9 | 35.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Linus Johansson | 2,466 | 34th Pardubice Czech Open A | E68 |
| Sep 2019 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue | B18 |
| Nov 2020 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,431 | Titled Tue | E12 |
| Aug 2021 | Josef Havelka | 2,419 | Skalica Open | A30 |
| Aug 2021 | Zigurds Lanka | 2,412 | Skalica Open | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 50 | 16 | 2,097 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2013 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-SVK w | 2025 | 18 | 11 | 2,165 |
| Liptovsky Mikulas CupT U20 | 2014 | 16 | 11 | 1,863 |
| UK Open Blitz | 2018 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| English Online Blitz w | 2020 | 12 | 10 | 1,978 |
| 19th ch-EU w | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Svetlana Sucikova's chess games?
667 games by Svetlana Sucikova, from Nov 2009 to Sep 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 Svetlana Sucikova has played.
What does Svetlana Sucikova play on the first move as White?
Across 339 games with White in our database, Svetlana Sucikova opens with 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Svetlana Sucikova answers 1...c6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Svetlana Sucikova play as White?
As White, Svetlana Sucikova's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (61 games, 41.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Réti Opening (37 games, 45.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 339 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Svetlana Sucikova play as Black?
As Black, Svetlana Sucikova most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 16.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 328 games.
What is Svetlana Sucikova's FIDE rating?
Svetlana Sucikova is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Svetlana Sucikova played?
Our database contains 667 games by Svetlana Sucikova, covering Nov 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 158 draws, 252 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Svetlana Sucikova?
667 games by Svetlana Sucikova 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.