Prepare against Serban Porfireanu
Romania · World #72,312 classical · FIDE ID 1208632
When preparing against Serban Porfireanu, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 91 games by Serban Porfireanu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Serban Porfireanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serban Porfireanu 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 | 1,813 | 2,153 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,845 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,837 | 1,837 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 21 | 11 | 59 | 23.1% |
| As White | 44 | 11 | 7 | 26 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serban Porfireanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serban Porfireanu's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 26 | 59.1% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.9% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Porfireanu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 34.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 30.4% | 14.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Serban Porfireanu's chess games
All 91 games by Serban Porfireanu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Leon Lederman | 2,296 | 13th EU-ch | B09 |
| Mar 2010 | Alexander Spichkin | 2,241 | 11th ch-EU | A01 |
| Mar 2012 | Boban Bozinovic | 2,105 | 13th EU-ch | E60 |
| Feb 2012 | David Gavrilescu | 1,800 | ch-ROM | A34 |
| Oct 2024 | Marco Somaschini | 1,783 | 46th Arco Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 20 | 7 | 1,692 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,991 |
| 11th ch-EU | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,078 |
| 15th ch-EU | 2014 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,738 |
| 7th Calvia Amateur Open | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,817 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serban Porfireanu's chess games?
91 games by Serban Porfireanu, from Apr 2003 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 Serban Porfireanu has played.
What does Serban Porfireanu play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Serban Porfireanu opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serban Porfireanu answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Serban Porfireanu play as White?
As White, Serban Porfireanu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serban Porfireanu play as Black?
As Black, Serban Porfireanu most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Serban Porfireanu's FIDE rating?
Serban Porfireanu is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,837 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Serban Porfireanu played?
Our database contains 91 games by Serban Porfireanu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 59 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serban Porfireanu?
91 games by Serban Porfireanu 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.