Prepare against Serghei Gostev
FM · Moldova · World #6,053 classical · FIDE ID 13901737
Our database contains 256 games by Serghei Gostev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serghei Gostev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serghei Gostev 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 | 2,246 | 2,361 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,333 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,333 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 256 | 109 | 19 | 128 | 42.6% |
| As White | 132 | 64 | 7 | 61 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 124 | 45 | 12 | 67 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serghei Gostev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serghei Gostev's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 59 | 44.7% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 45 | 34.1% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 22 | 16.7% | 47.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 45% of White games, 44.1% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Gostev usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gostev usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gostev usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Gostev usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gostev usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Gostev usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 52.6% | 36.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 19.3% | 31.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 50.0% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 34.2% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Serghei Gostev's chess games
All 256 games by Serghei Gostev 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: 109 wins, 19 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 26 | 11/0/15 | 42.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/0/8 | 42.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Marius Fromm | 2,463 | Titled Tue Early | D38 |
| Dec 2024 | J Rubes | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Oct 2024 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,441 | Titled Tue Early | E10 |
| Jan 2009 | Serghei Vedmediuc | 2,414 | ch-MDA | E99 |
| Oct 2024 | Ma Novik | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 215 | 95 | 2,163 |
| ch-MDA | 2012 | 26 | 12 | 2,305 |
| Kishinev Binefacere Open | 2007 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Kiev Spring Open | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,465 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serghei Gostev's chess games?
256 games by Serghei Gostev, 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 Serghei Gostev has played.
What does Serghei Gostev play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Serghei Gostev opens with 1.c4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serghei Gostev answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Serghei Gostev play as White?
As White, Serghei Gostev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 42.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serghei Gostev play as Black?
As Black, Serghei Gostev most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Serghei Gostev's FIDE rating?
Serghei Gostev is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Serghei Gostev played?
Our database contains 256 games by Serghei Gostev, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 19 draws, 128 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serghei Gostev?
256 games by Serghei Gostev 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.