Prepare against Horia-Daniel Bogdan
Romania · World #38,904 classical · FIDE ID 1205927
Our database contains 74 games by Horia-Daniel Bogdan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horia-Daniel Bogdan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horia-Daniel 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 | 1,940 | 1,960 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,926 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,847 | 1,915 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 20 | 18 | 36 | 27.0% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horia-Daniel Bogdan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horia-Daniel Bogdan's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 81.6% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Bogdan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 89.5% | 35.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Horia-Daniel Bogdan's chess games
All 74 games by Horia-Daniel Bogdan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Anthony R Corkett | 2,292 | Hampshire Open | A45 |
| May 2017 | Mike P Waddington | 2,085 | Frome Open | A21 |
| May 2017 | Patryk Krzyzanowski | 2,078 | Frome Open | D30 |
| Jul 2011 | Damjan Penjov | 2,066 | 15th Senta Open A | C54 |
| Feb 2016 | Isaac Craft | 2,037 | ch-GRB Universities | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U16 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-ROM U14 Boys | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,232 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
| 15th Senta Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,035 |
| chT-ROM U20 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,929 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,701 |
| ch-GRB Universities | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,083 |
| Frome Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horia-Daniel Bogdan's chess games?
74 games by Horia-Daniel Bogdan, from Oct 2008 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 Horia-Daniel Bogdan has played.
What does Horia-Daniel Bogdan play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Horia-Daniel Bogdan opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horia-Daniel Bogdan answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Horia-Daniel Bogdan play as White?
As White, Horia-Daniel Bogdan's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horia-Daniel Bogdan play as Black?
As Black, Horia-Daniel Bogdan most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Horia-Daniel Bogdan's FIDE rating?
Horia-Daniel Bogdan is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,847 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Horia-Daniel Bogdan played?
Our database contains 74 games by Horia-Daniel Bogdan, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horia-Daniel Bogdan?
74 games by Horia-Daniel 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.