Prepare against Alexandr Baranciuc
FM · Moldova · World #4,406 classical · FIDE ID 13908669
When preparing against Alexandr Baranciuc, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 417 games by Alexandr Baranciuc, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Baranciuc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Baranciuc 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 | 2,291 | 2,338 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,220 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,220 | 2,220 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 143 | 99 | 175 | 34.3% |
| As White | 217 | 77 | 57 | 83 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 200 | 66 | 42 | 92 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Baranciuc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Baranciuc's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 48.4% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 55 | 25.3% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 50 | 23.0% | 36.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues Nc3 (46.2% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues Nc3 (46.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Baranciuc usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 57.7% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 22.7% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 14 | 14.4% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 79.1% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 20.9% | 39.3% |
Alexandr Baranciuc's chess games
All 417 games by Alexandr Baranciuc in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Aug 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: 143 wins, 99 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 57 | 29/5/23 | 50.9% |
| A14 | English Opening | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 25 | 7/6/12 | 28.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,524 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | A80 |
| Feb 2025 | S Aswath | 2,470 | 62nd World Juniors | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,469 | Bucharest Grand Prix Open | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Danyil Mosesov | 2,453 | Saint Charbel Cup 2 Blitz | A45 |
| May 2024 | Miran Oganian | 2,434 | Dubai Police Open A | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 120 | 59.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-MDA | 2024 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2024 | 18 | 9 | 2,183 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,021 |
| UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | 2020 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,431 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,270 |
| Saint Charbel Cup 2 Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,491 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Baranciuc's chess games?
417 games by Alexandr Baranciuc, from Jun 2016 to Aug 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 Alexandr Baranciuc has played.
What does Alexandr Baranciuc play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Alexandr Baranciuc opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Baranciuc answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Baranciuc play as White?
As White, Alexandr Baranciuc's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (57 games, 50.9% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Baranciuc play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Baranciuc most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Alexandr Baranciuc's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Baranciuc is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,220 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Alexandr Baranciuc played?
Our database contains 417 games by Alexandr Baranciuc, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 99 draws, 175 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Baranciuc?
417 games by Alexandr Baranciuc 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.