Prepare against Liviu Coman
Romania · World #125,401 classical · FIDE ID 1218620
When preparing against Liviu Coman, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 49 games by Liviu Coman, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liviu Coman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liviu Coman 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 | 1,659 | 1,881 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,843 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 20.4% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 26 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 7.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liviu Coman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liviu Coman's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 87.0% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Coman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Coman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Coman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Coman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Coman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 15.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Liviu Coman's chess games
All 49 games by Liviu Coman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Ioan-Dumitru Georgescu | 1,992 | ch-ROM | B41 |
| Feb 2012 | Lucian Mongescu | 1,984 | ch-ROM | B14 |
| Feb 2013 | Lucian Jugaru | 1,941 | ch-ROM | B87 |
| Nov 2019 | Hassan Erdogan | 1,909 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B76 |
| Apr 2014 | Victor-Emilian Moga | 1,897 | ch-ROM | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 34 | 12.5 | 1,842 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,840 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 4 | 0 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liviu Coman's chess games?
49 games by Liviu Coman, from Apr 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 Liviu Coman has played.
What does Liviu Coman play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Liviu Coman opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liviu Coman answers 1...c5 (91% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Liviu Coman play as White?
As White, Liviu Coman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liviu Coman play as Black?
As Black, Liviu Coman most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Liviu Coman's FIDE rating?
Liviu Coman is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Liviu Coman played?
Our database contains 49 games by Liviu Coman, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liviu Coman?
49 games by Liviu Coman 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.