Prepare against Iulian Sabarez
CM · Romania · World #15,536 classical · FIDE ID 1251813
Our database contains 208 games by Iulian Sabarez, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Sabarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Sabarez 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 | 2,100 | 2,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,066 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,823 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 66 | 12 | 130 | 31.7% |
| As White | 105 | 33 | 8 | 64 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 33 | 4 | 66 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Sabarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Sabarez's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 70.5% | 32.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 18.1% | 31.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 7.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 31.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sabarez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 11 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Iulian Sabarez's chess games
All 208 games by Iulian Sabarez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 12 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 4/2/15 | 19.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | V S Rathanvel | 2,491 | 16th Arad Open | C19 |
| Feb 2025 | Arthur De Winter | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | Nikolaos Spyropoulos | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| Feb 2025 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Dec 2024 | KG Sai | 2,409 | Titled Tue Early | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 157 | 51.5 | 2,027 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,270 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,034 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,978 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,002 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,055 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,903 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix Open | 2024 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,056 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Sabarez's chess games?
208 games by Iulian Sabarez, from Oct 2014 to Aug 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 Sabarez has played.
What does Iulian Sabarez play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Iulian Sabarez opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Sabarez answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Iulian Sabarez play as White?
As White, Iulian Sabarez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Sabarez play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Sabarez most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Iulian Sabarez's FIDE rating?
Iulian Sabarez is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,100 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Iulian Sabarez played?
Our database contains 208 games by Iulian Sabarez, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 12 draws, 130 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Sabarez?
208 games by Iulian Sabarez 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.