Prepare against Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu
Romania · World #29,228 classical · FIDE ID 1244582
When preparing against Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu 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 | 1,990 | 2,086 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,919 | 1,919 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 39 | 26 | 43 | 36.1% |
| As White | 52 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 56 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 78.8% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 9 | 17.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sarighioleanu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 96.6% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's chess games
All 108 games by Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 39 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Jegor Lashkin | 2,459 | chT-ROM | E73 |
| Apr 2021 | Ioan-Marius Isfan | 2,263 | ch-ROM U18 | D36 |
| May 2020 | Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu | 2,052 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | E12 |
| Apr 2021 | David Bonciu | 2,016 | ch-ROM U18 | D85 |
| Apr 2021 | Matei-Marius Ignat | 1,978 | ch-ROM U18 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 1,589 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,851 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,822 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,131 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,690 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,421 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,959 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's chess games?
108 games by Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu, from Aug 2013 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 Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu has played.
What does Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu play as White?
As White, Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu's FIDE rating?
Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,919 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu played?
Our database contains 108 games by Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 26 draws, 43 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu?
108 games by Sebastian-Laure Sarighioleanu 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.