Prepare against Taylor Sussex
New Zealand · World #143,539 classical · FIDE ID 4317874
When preparing against Taylor Sussex, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 31 games by Taylor Sussex, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Taylor Sussex's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taylor Sussex 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 | 1,612 | 1,645 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,625 | 1,625 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,626 | 1,628 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 16.1% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 412 rated games against 211 different opponents, across 86 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 189 | 75 | 26 | 88 | 39.7% | 1,571 | 1,505 | 8 |
| Rapid | 107 | 47 | 5 | 55 | 43.9% | 1,580 | 1,519 | 5 |
| Blitz | 106 | 42 | 7 | 57 | 39.6% | 1,609 | 1,493 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 193 | 47 | 20 | 126 | 24.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 99 | 55 | 16 | 28 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 86 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 23 | 9 | 29 | 1,710 | 1,636 |
| 2025 | 122 | 53 | 9 | 60 | 1,704 | 1,638 |
| 2024 | 128 | 49 | 16 | 63 | 1,580 | 1,509 |
| 2023 | 76 | 33 | 5 | 38 | 1,378 | 1,302 |
| 2022 | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 1,396 | 1,246 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taylor Sussex's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taylor Sussex's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 17.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 17.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sussex usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sussex usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sussex usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sussex usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Taylor Sussex's chess games
All 31 games by Taylor Sussex in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - Oct 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: 5 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Afique M Nazeer | 1,594 | Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | C63 |
| Jan 2023 | Elena Moshakova | 1,520 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C52 |
| Jan 2026 | Xiaoliang Li | 1,405 | NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Adele Zhou | 1,166 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | B33 |
| Jan 2023 | Shuxin Sandra Hou | 891 | 130th ch-NZL Open B | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130th ch-NZL Open B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,400 |
| Peter Stuart Memorial Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| NSCC 2026 | Summer Cup | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,483 |
| NSCC 2026 | Autumn Tournament | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,375 |
| 133rd ch-NZL Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,487 |
| NSCC 2026 | Club Championship | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,672 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Merv Morrison | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,519 |
| Auckland Weekenders 2026 | Waitangi | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,538 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taylor Sussex's chess games?
31 games by Taylor Sussex, from Sep 2022 to Oct 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 Taylor Sussex has played.
What does Taylor Sussex play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Taylor Sussex opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taylor Sussex answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Taylor Sussex play as White?
As White, Taylor Sussex's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taylor Sussex play as Black?
As Black, Taylor Sussex most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Taylor Sussex's FIDE rating?
Taylor Sussex is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess, 1,625 in rapid and 1,626 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,645 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Taylor Sussex played?
Our database contains 31 games by Taylor Sussex, covering Sep 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (16.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taylor Sussex?
31 games by Taylor Sussex 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.