Prepare against Bogdan Alexandru Costache
Spain · World #63,760 classical · FIDE ID 32072414
When preparing against Bogdan Alexandru Costache, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (52%).
Our database contains 104 games by Bogdan Alexandru Costache, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bogdan Alexandru Costache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bogdan Alexandru Costache 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 | 1,843 | 1,888 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,821 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,810 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 53 | 10 | 41 | 51.0% |
| As White | 52 | 30 | 4 | 18 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bogdan Alexandru Costache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bogdan Alexandru Costache's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 61.5% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Costache usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Costache usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Costache usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Costache usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Costache usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Costache usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 66.7% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 52.4% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Bogdan Alexandru Costache's chess games
All 104 games by Bogdan Alexandru Costache in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 53 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Ariel Pulido Alvarez | 2,266 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B23 |
| Feb 2021 | Sigitas Kalvaitis | 2,184 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C04 |
| Jul 2014 | Cristofer Luke Brezmes | 2,090 | Valladolid Para Club Piolin V | D16 |
| Feb 2021 | Jose Ramon Santaclara Rodriguez | 2,037 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B23 |
| May 2021 | Weiyang Lu | 1,978 | Gran Canaria May Blitz | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,771 |
| Valladolid Piolin Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,784 |
| 5th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,583 |
| Valladolid Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
| Valladolid Aficionados Open 3rd | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Fiestas Dolores | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,712 |
| Las Palmas Cabildo Open | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bogdan Alexandru Costache's chess games?
104 games by Bogdan Alexandru Costache, from Jan 2012 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 Bogdan Alexandru Costache has played.
What does Bogdan Alexandru Costache play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Bogdan Alexandru Costache opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bogdan Alexandru Costache answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Bogdan Alexandru Costache play as White?
As White, Bogdan Alexandru Costache's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bogdan Alexandru Costache play as Black?
As Black, Bogdan Alexandru Costache most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Bogdan Alexandru Costache's FIDE rating?
Bogdan Alexandru Costache is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Bogdan Alexandru Costache played?
Our database contains 104 games by Bogdan Alexandru Costache, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 10 draws, 41 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bogdan Alexandru Costache?
104 games by Bogdan Alexandru Costache 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.