Prepare against Dan Bogdan
IM · Romania · World #3,157 classical · FIDE ID 1202928
Our database contains 1,096 games by Dan Bogdan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Bogdan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Bogdan 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 | 2,331 | 2,478 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,332 | 2,414 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,395 | 2,401 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,096 | 455 | 419 | 222 | 41.5% |
| As White | 552 | 254 | 204 | 94 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 544 | 201 | 215 | 128 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dan Bogdan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dan Bogdan's side.
First moves as White (552 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 204 | 37.0% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 133 | 24.1% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 120 | 21.7% | 71.3% |
| e4 | 67 | 12.1% | 56.0% |
| g3 | 16 | 2.9% | 78.1% |
| b4 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (67.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (73.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (283 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 160 | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| g6 | 41 | 14.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 36 | 12.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 5.7% | 71.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 12 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 42 | 22.7% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 40 | 21.6% | 63.7% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 20.0% | 43.2% |
| d6 | 34 | 18.4% | 66.2% |
| c5 | 18 | 9.7% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.4% | 55.0% |
Dan Bogdan's chess games
All 1,096 games by Dan Bogdan 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: 455 wins, 419 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 89 | 41/34/14 | 46.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 50 | 22/17/11 | 44.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 21/12/7 | 52.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 39 | 21/13/5 | 53.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 34 | 17/15/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 23 | 9/10/4 | 39.1% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 13/7/3 | 56.5% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 20 | 7/8/5 | 35.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 83 | 31/33/19 | 37.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 64 | 25/23/16 | 39.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 53 | 21/19/13 | 39.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 25 | 5/14/6 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 4/11/5 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 8/7/4 | 42.1% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Hao Wang | 2,706 | chT-ROM | E90 |
| Aug 2014 | Ferenc Berkes | 2,658 | 7th Arad Open | A43 |
| Jul 2020 | Alexei Shirov | 2,647 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | C68 |
| Jan 1994 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | chT-ROM | B07 |
| Jan 1998 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,550 | chT-ROM | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2021 | 94 | 45 | 2,392 |
| ch-ROM | 2003 | 40 | 15.5 | 2,330 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,401 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,262 |
| Timisoara | 1999 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,245 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
| Zuzmara Open | 2005 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,460 |
| Bucharest Fest GM | 1998 | 14 | 7 | 2,456 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ioan Cosma (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Bogdan's chess games?
1,096 games by Dan Bogdan, 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 Dan Bogdan has played.
What does Dan Bogdan play on the first move as White?
Across 552 games with White in our database, Dan Bogdan opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Bogdan answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Dan Bogdan play as White?
As White, Dan Bogdan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (89 games, 46.1% win rate); Réti Opening (50 games, 44.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (40 games, 52.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 552 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Bogdan play as Black?
As Black, Dan Bogdan most often plays: Modern Defense (83 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian (64 games, 39.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (53 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 544 games.
What is Dan Bogdan's FIDE rating?
Dan Bogdan is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,332 in rapid and 2,395 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,478 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Dan Bogdan played?
Our database contains 1,096 games by Dan Bogdan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 455 wins, 419 draws, 222 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Bogdan?
1,096 games by Dan Bogdan 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.