Prepare against Dmitrii Bocancea
FM · Moldova · World #4,531 classical · FIDE ID 13901753
Our database contains 42 games by Dmitrii Bocancea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dmitrii Bocancea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dmitrii Bocancea 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 | 2,287 | 2,314 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,289 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 12 | 9 | 21 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dmitrii Bocancea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dmitrii Bocancea's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 38.2% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Bocancea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Bocancea usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Bocancea usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bocancea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bocancea usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Dmitrii Bocancea's chess games
All 42 games by Dmitrii Bocancea 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Sergei Bargan | 2,349 | ch-MDA | D32 |
| Oct 2001 | Irina Greabca | 2,348 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | B40 |
| Feb 2007 | Alexandr Coset | 2,303 | ch-MDA | B30 |
| Mar 2007 | Alexandr Eletskikh | 2,242 | ch-MDA | C55 |
| Oct 2005 | Denis Dergausov | 2,117 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 2,041 |
| ch-MDA | 2007 | 13 | 5 | 2,211 |
| ch-EU U10 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Sadoveanu Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,997 |
| Wch U16 | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,434 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dmitrii Bocancea's chess games?
42 games by Dmitrii Bocancea, 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 Dmitrii Bocancea has played.
What does Dmitrii Bocancea play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dmitrii Bocancea opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dmitrii Bocancea answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Dmitrii Bocancea play as White?
As White, Dmitrii Bocancea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dmitrii Bocancea play as Black?
As Black, Dmitrii Bocancea most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Dmitrii Bocancea's FIDE rating?
Dmitrii Bocancea is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Dmitrii Bocancea played?
Our database contains 42 games by Dmitrii Bocancea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dmitrii Bocancea?
42 games by Dmitrii Bocancea 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.