Prepare against Adrian Moldovan
Argentina · World #9,064 classical · FIDE ID 166170
When preparing against Adrian Moldovan, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Adrian Moldovan, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Moldovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Moldovan 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 | 2,185 | 2,185 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,190 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,247 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 127 | 41 | 63 | 55.0% |
| As White | 118 | 75 | 19 | 24 | 63.6% |
| As Black | 113 | 52 | 22 | 39 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Moldovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Moldovan's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 82 | 69.5% | 69.5% |
| e4 | 14 | 11.9% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 7.6% | 77.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
| h3 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 69.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues b3 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues b3 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 41.5% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 24.4% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 12.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 72.1% | 56.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Adrian Moldovan's chess games
All 231 games by Adrian Moldovan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 127 wins, 41 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 33 | 18/6/9 | 54.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 22 | 16/0/6 | 72.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,422 | IV Masters Ciudad de Buenos Aires | C44 |
| Jan 2025 | Maxim Novik | 2,392 | Titled Tue Late | A37 |
| Feb 2025 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
| Jan 2025 | Martin Horak | 2,357 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Feb 2022 | Ali Rastbod | 2,345 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 61 | 37 | 2,289 |
| Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 22 | 19 | 2,243 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,223 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,849 |
| Gen Z Club Argentino de Ajedrez 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 11 | 9 | 2,297 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,910 |
| 32nd ProAm Copa Clarin Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Moldovan's chess games?
231 games by Adrian Moldovan, from Apr 2017 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 Adrian Moldovan has played.
What does Adrian Moldovan play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Adrian Moldovan opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Moldovan answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...b6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Adrian Moldovan play as White?
As White, Adrian Moldovan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (33 games, 54.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (22 games, 72.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Moldovan play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Moldovan most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Adrian Moldovan's FIDE rating?
Adrian Moldovan is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Adrian Moldovan played?
Our database contains 231 games by Adrian Moldovan, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 41 draws, 63 losses (55.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Moldovan?
231 games by Adrian Moldovan 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.