Prepare against Cristian-Stefan Serban
FM · Romania · World #5,174 classical · FIDE ID 1241443
When preparing against Cristian-Stefan Serban, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 692 games by Cristian-Stefan Serban, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian-Stefan Serban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian-Stefan Serban 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 | 2,268 | 2,339 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,119 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 692 | 282 | 83 | 327 | 40.8% |
| As White | 341 | 149 | 38 | 154 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 351 | 133 | 45 | 173 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian-Stefan Serban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian-Stefan Serban's side.
First moves as White (341 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 229 | 67.2% | 42.4% |
| Nf3 | 70 | 20.5% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 19 | 5.6% | 36.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 4.1% | 78.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.6% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 42.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Serban usually continues c4 (35.2% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Serban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Serban usually continues e4 (20.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Serban usually continues b3 (84.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Serban usually continues e3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Serban usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 31.1% | 41.5% |
| g6 | 34 | 22.5% | 45.6% |
| e5 | 30 | 19.9% | 28.3% |
| c6 | 26 | 17.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 4.0% | 91.7% |
| a6 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 51.2% | 30.2% |
| d5 | 36 | 29.3% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 20 | 16.3% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Cristian-Stefan Serban's chess games
All 692 games by Cristian-Stefan Serban in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 282 wins, 83 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 48 | 22/3/23 | 45.8% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 48 | 32/4/12 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 7/6/16 | 24.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 7/5/15 | 25.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 28/2/29 | 47.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/4/11 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 13 | 0/6/7 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 13 | 0/2/11 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | A77 |
| Sep 2025 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,738 | Titled Tue | C53 |
| May 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Feb 2025 | LD Nisipeanu | 2,596 | ch-ROU 2025 | C50 |
| Dec 2023 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,589 | ROM GP KO final | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 465 | 212 | 2,239 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,214 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 1,890 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,674 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,876 |
| ch-ROU 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian-Stefan Serban's chess games?
692 games by Cristian-Stefan Serban, from May 2014 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 Cristian-Stefan Serban has played.
What does Cristian-Stefan Serban play on the first move as White?
Across 341 games with White in our database, Cristian-Stefan Serban opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian-Stefan Serban answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Cristian-Stefan Serban play as White?
As White, Cristian-Stefan Serban's most-played openings in our database are: London System (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Réti Opening (48 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 341 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian-Stefan Serban play as Black?
As Black, Cristian-Stefan Serban most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Cristian-Stefan Serban's FIDE rating?
Cristian-Stefan Serban is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Cristian-Stefan Serban played?
Our database contains 692 games by Cristian-Stefan Serban, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 282 wins, 83 draws, 327 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian-Stefan Serban?
692 games by Cristian-Stefan Serban 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.