Prepare against Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu
IM · Romania · World #783 classical · FIDE ID 1238175
Our database contains 1,030 games by Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu 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 | 2,474 | 2,481 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,407 | 2,431 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,382 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,030 | 499 | 257 | 274 | 48.4% |
| As White | 520 | 255 | 136 | 129 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 510 | 244 | 121 | 145 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's side.
First moves as White (520 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 257 | 49.4% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 144 | 27.7% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 10.6% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 33 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 16 | 3.1% | 59.4% |
| f4 | 12 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues d4 (79.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues Nc3 (42.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ghimpu usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 47.8% | 49.5% |
| c5 | 45 | 19.7% | 71.1% |
| c6 | 41 | 18.0% | 65.9% |
| g6 | 21 | 9.2% | 69.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 3.1% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.8% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 153 | 81.4% | 61.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.3% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's chess games
All 1,030 games by Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 499 wins, 257 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 52 | 25/17/10 | 48.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 33 | 22/0/11 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 15/2/4 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 46 | 13/18/15 | 28.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 38 | 16/5/17 | 42.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 22 | 13/9/0 | 59.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 22 | 11/2/9 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 8/7/7 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 19 | 8/1/10 | 42.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Radoslaw Wojtaszek | 2,705 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Nov 2020 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Apr 2026 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,685 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | B01 |
| Jun 2020 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A13 |
| May 2021 | Aryan Tari | 2,639 | Titled Tue | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 328 | 182 | 2,399 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 45 | 29.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 42 | 27 | 2,435 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,088 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,482 |
| Wch U20 Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| Wch U20 Blitz | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,321 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's chess games?
1,030 games by Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu, from Aug 2013 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 Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu has played.
What does Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu play on the first move as White?
Across 520 games with White in our database, Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu play as White?
As White, Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 48.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (33 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 520 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu play as Black?
As Black, Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu most often plays: Indian Defense (46 games, 28.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 510 games.
What is Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu's FIDE rating?
Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu is currently rated 2,474 in classical chess, 2,407 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,481 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu played?
Our database contains 1,030 games by Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 499 wins, 257 draws, 274 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu?
1,030 games by Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu 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.