Prepare against Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan
Romania · World #56,250 classical · FIDE ID 1206192
When preparing against Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 78 games by Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan 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 | 1,869 | 2,098 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,995 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,968 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 15 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 9 | 25 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 51.6% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 38.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Moldovan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 42.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's chess games
All 78 games by Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | O. Minescu | 2,180 | Centrocoop June Open A | A25 |
| Jan 1998 | Elena-Carmen Ciuca | 2,035 | Miercurea Ciuc Open | B22 |
| Sep 2013 | Elek Szurovszky | 2,024 | Satu Mare Tasnad Open | B03 |
| Jan 1998 | Evgheni Mirochnikov | 2,000 | Centrocoop June Open A | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Tamas Sandor | 1,964 | 14th Arad Open B | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1998 | 10 | 3 | 2,025 |
| 14th Arad Open B | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,890 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,198 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,888 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,820 |
| Satu Mare Open 2nd | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,887 |
| Satu Mare Tasnad Open | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,905 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's chess games?
78 games by Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan, 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 Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan has played.
What does Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan play as White?
As White, Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan play as Black?
As Black, Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan's FIDE rating?
Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,098 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan played?
Our database contains 78 games by Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan?
78 games by Gheorghe-Zamfir Moldovan 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.