Prepare against Hervig-Ioan Varlan
Romania · World #59,649 classical · FIDE ID 1201034
Our database contains 96 games by Hervig-Ioan Varlan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hervig-Ioan Varlan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hervig-Ioan Varlan 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 | 1,857 | 2,241 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 24.0% |
| As White | 47 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 49 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hervig-Ioan Varlan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hervig-Ioan Varlan's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Varlan usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Varlan usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Varlan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Hervig-Ioan Varlan's chess games
All 96 games by Hervig-Ioan Varlan 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: 23 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Daniel Moldovan | 2,446 | ch-ROM | B06 |
| Feb 2012 | Vladimir Danilov | 2,440 | ch-ROM | E31 |
| Oct 2018 | Liviu-Ioan Oltean | 2,346 | chT2-ROM | A70 |
| Sep 2019 | Doru-Alexandru Ionescu | 2,320 | chT-ROM div-A | A46 |
| Jan 1997 | Octavian Puscasiu | 2,315 | chT2-ROM | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 24 | 10 | 2,168 |
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 14 | 6 | 2,188 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 2,139 |
| 3rd Corund Ceramica Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| 1st Paracin Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| Niska Banja Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| chT-ROM | 1994 | 5 | 1 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hervig-Ioan Varlan's chess games?
96 games by Hervig-Ioan Varlan, 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 Hervig-Ioan Varlan has played.
What does Hervig-Ioan Varlan play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Hervig-Ioan Varlan opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hervig-Ioan Varlan answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Hervig-Ioan Varlan play as White?
As White, Hervig-Ioan Varlan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hervig-Ioan Varlan play as Black?
As Black, Hervig-Ioan Varlan most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Hervig-Ioan Varlan's FIDE rating?
Hervig-Ioan Varlan is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Hervig-Ioan Varlan played?
Our database contains 96 games by Hervig-Ioan Varlan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 32 draws, 41 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hervig-Ioan Varlan?
96 games by Hervig-Ioan Varlan 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.