Prepare against Sebastian Taran
CM · Romania · World #8,102 classical · FIDE ID 1258141
Our database contains 116 games by Sebastian Taran, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Taran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Taran 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 | 2,203 | 2,203 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,085 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 49 | 14 | 53 | 42.2% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 7 | 25 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 61 | 26 | 7 | 28 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Taran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Taran's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 87.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Taran usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Taran usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Taran usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 10.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Taran usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Taran usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Taran usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 64.7% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 17.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Sebastian Taran's chess games
All 116 games by Sebastian Taran in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | V Doncea | 2,353 | TCh-ROU Men Div A | A43 |
| Jul 2022 | Armand Veress | 2,185 | Poiana Brasov Open | D43 |
| May 2026 | Viacheslav Tikhonov | 2,148 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | B30 |
| May 2026 | Corrales Jimenez,Z | 2,142 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B07 |
| May 2026 | Jason Yeung | 2,129 | Titled Tuesday | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,293 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 10 | 1,412 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 14 | 5 | 2,115 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,490 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,520 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,488 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,169 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Taran's chess games?
116 games by Sebastian Taran, from Aug 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 Sebastian Taran has played.
What does Sebastian Taran play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Sebastian Taran opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Taran answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Taran play as White?
As White, Sebastian Taran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Taran play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Taran most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Sebastian Taran's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Taran is currently rated 2,203 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sebastian Taran played?
Our database contains 116 games by Sebastian Taran, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Taran?
116 games by Sebastian Taran 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.