Prepare against Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan
CM · Romania · World #11,988 classical · FIDE ID 1257455
When preparing against Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Main Line as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 983 games by Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan 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 | 2,141 | 2,179 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,205 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 1,984 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 983 | 351 | 68 | 564 | 35.7% |
| As White | 484 | 198 | 33 | 253 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 499 | 153 | 35 | 311 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 428 | 88.4% | 44.6% |
| d4 | 30 | 6.2% | 43.3% |
| b3 | 6 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| f3 | 4 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 0.8% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues d4 (27.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Mogirzan usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 127 | 62.0% | 41.3% |
| c5 | 46 | 22.4% | 29.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.9% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 2.4% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 130 | 69.5% | 31.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 11.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 8.0% | 30.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's chess games
All 983 games by Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 351 wins, 68 draws, 564 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 61 | 27/4/30 | 44.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 18/4/21 | 41.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 28 | 11/3/14 | 39.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 13/0/11 | 54.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 23 | 6/3/14 | 26.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 72 | 33/4/35 | 45.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/2/19 | 34.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 29 | 11/3/15 | 37.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 26 | 7/0/19 | 26.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 7/4/14 | 28.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| May 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Apr 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue Early | A43 |
| Aug 2023 | Peter Prohaszka | 2,581 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Sep 2020 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,559 | Titled Tue | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 815 | 309 | 2,166 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 16 | 5 | 2,077 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,254 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,190 |
| Speed Chess GP4 | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| Speed Chess GP1 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,185 |
| 26th ch-EU U08 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's chess games?
983 games by Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan, from Jul 2015 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 Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan has played.
What does Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan play as White?
As White, Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 41.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan play as Black?
As Black, Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan most often plays: Petrov's Defense (72 games, 45.8% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 37.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 499 games.
What is Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan's FIDE rating?
Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan played?
Our database contains 983 games by Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 351 wins, 68 draws, 564 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan?
983 games by Matei-Valeriu Mogirzan 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.