Prepare against Iulian Barzanu
Romania · World #9,685 classical · FIDE ID 1209396
When preparing against Iulian Barzanu, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 202 games by Iulian Barzanu, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Barzanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Barzanu 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 | 2,175 | 2,268 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,210 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,210 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 57 | 72 | 73 | 28.2% |
| As White | 100 | 30 | 42 | 28 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 102 | 27 | 30 | 45 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Barzanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Barzanu's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 28.0% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 14 | 14.0% | 32.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.0% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Barzanu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 44.2% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 18 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 13.5% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 62.2% | 37.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.0% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Iulian Barzanu's chess games
All 202 games by Iulian Barzanu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 57 wins, 72 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 8/5/11 | 33.3% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,424 | chT-ROM | B56 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladimir Danilov | 2,405 | chT-ROM | E07 |
| Aug 2007 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,385 | Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | A41 |
| Dec 2005 | Eduard-Andrei Valeanu | 2,380 | ch-ROM | B53 |
| Dec 2006 | Alexandru Manea | 2,376 | ch-ROM | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 36 | 11.5 | 2,200 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,122 |
| ch-ROM | 2008 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 23 | 9 | 2,221 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-ROM sf U18 | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,348 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,152 |
| Techirghiol Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Barzanu's chess games?
202 games by Iulian Barzanu, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Iulian Barzanu has played.
What does Iulian Barzanu play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Iulian Barzanu opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Barzanu answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Iulian Barzanu play as White?
As White, Iulian Barzanu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Barzanu play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Barzanu most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Iulian Barzanu's FIDE rating?
Iulian Barzanu is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Iulian Barzanu played?
Our database contains 202 games by Iulian Barzanu, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 72 draws, 73 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Barzanu?
202 games by Iulian Barzanu 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.