Prepare against Otiliu-Octavian Berechet
IM · Romania · World #35,940 classical · FIDE ID 1200240
Our database contains 153 games by Otiliu-Octavian Berechet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otiliu-Octavian Berechet 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 | 1,954 | 2,254 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,048 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 2,175 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 42 | 50 | 61 | 27.5% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 19 | 28 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 11 | 31 | 33 | 14.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 68 | 87.2% | 54.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 54.4% score
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Berechet usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Berechet usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Berechet usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Berechet usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Berechet usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Berechet usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 65.1% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 13 | 30.2% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's chess games
All 153 games by Otiliu-Octavian Berechet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 42 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 8/6/9 | 34.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2001 | Adrian Negulescu | 2,510 | ch-ROM sf | B40 |
| Jan 1996 | Daniel-Dorin Popescu | 2,400 | Bucharest Candidatilor | E99 |
| Jan 1995 | Octavian Dumitran | 2,380 | Bucharest | A29 |
| Jan 1996 | Anatolyi Zajarnyi | 2,355 | Bucharest Dreptatea | A40 |
| Jan 1998 | Irina Ionescu | 2,345 | Bucharest Fest GM w | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,298 |
| Bucharest Autumn Cup IM | 2000 | 14 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Bucharest Dreptatea | 1996 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| Bucharest | 1995 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
| Bucharest Fest GM w | 1998 | 12 | 8 | 2,376 |
| Bucharest-A w | 2000 | 12 | 7 | 2,310 |
| Bucharest Candidatilor | 1996 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,091 |
| Bucharest Fest IM w | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's chess games?
153 games by Otiliu-Octavian Berechet, from Apr 2003 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 Otiliu-Octavian Berechet has played.
What does Otiliu-Octavian Berechet play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Otiliu-Octavian Berechet opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otiliu-Octavian Berechet answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Otiliu-Octavian Berechet play as White?
As White, Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otiliu-Octavian Berechet play as Black?
As Black, Otiliu-Octavian Berechet most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Otiliu-Octavian Berechet's FIDE rating?
Otiliu-Octavian Berechet is currently rated 1,954 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Otiliu-Octavian Berechet played?
Our database contains 153 games by Otiliu-Octavian Berechet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 50 draws, 61 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otiliu-Octavian Berechet?
153 games by Otiliu-Octavian Berechet 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.