Prepare against Zdenko Sukuba
Slovakia · World #22,149 classical · FIDE ID 14903270
Our database contains 247 games by Zdenko Sukuba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zdenko Sukuba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zdenko Sukuba 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 | 2,040 | 2,188 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,121 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,105 | 2,168 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 247 | 57 | 131 | 59 | 23.1% |
| As White | 126 | 38 | 69 | 19 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 121 | 19 | 62 | 40 | 15.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zdenko Sukuba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zdenko Sukuba's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 54.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 54 | 42.9% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues Nc3 (63.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues c4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sukuba usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 60 | 92.3% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.7% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Zdenko Sukuba's chess games
All 247 games by Zdenko Sukuba 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: 57 wins, 131 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 42 | 12/25/5 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/11/4 | 34.8% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 5/11/1 | 29.4% |
| A26 | Old Indian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 3/6/8 | 17.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Dusan Schwarz | 2,295 | chT2A-SVK 1718 | A29 |
| Nov 2019 | Mate Finszter | 2,247 | chT2A-SVK 1920 | A35 |
| Oct 2017 | Tamas Szegi | 2,208 | chT1W-SVK 1718 | A16 |
| Mar 2016 | Mario Castiglione | 2,203 | chT1W-SVK 1516 | A23 |
| Feb 2017 | Niki Vrbova | 2,201 | chT2A-SVK 1617 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT1W-SVK 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,061 |
| chT2A-SVK 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| chT1W-SVK 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,141 |
| chT2A-SVK 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 7 | 2,240 |
| chT2A-SVK 1920 | 2020 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| chT-SVK 2A 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,219 |
| chT2W-SVK 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,165 |
| chT2A-SVK 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zdenko Sukuba's chess games?
247 games by Zdenko Sukuba, 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 Zdenko Sukuba has played.
What does Zdenko Sukuba play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Zdenko Sukuba opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zdenko Sukuba answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Zdenko Sukuba play as White?
As White, Zdenko Sukuba's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (42 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zdenko Sukuba play as Black?
As Black, Zdenko Sukuba most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Zdenko Sukuba's FIDE rating?
Zdenko Sukuba is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,105 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Zdenko Sukuba played?
Our database contains 247 games by Zdenko Sukuba, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 131 draws, 59 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zdenko Sukuba?
247 games by Zdenko Sukuba 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.