Prepare against Serghei Solcanean
IM · Moldova · World #26,929 classical · FIDE ID 13900404
Our database contains 183 games by Serghei Solcanean, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serghei Solcanean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serghei Solcanean 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 | 2,005 | 2,410 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,109 | Jul 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,044 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 56 | 55 | 72 | 30.6% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 24 | 29 | 41 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serghei Solcanean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serghei Solcanean's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 82.0% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 13.5% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues c4 (61.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Solcanean usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 77.4% | 36.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Serghei Solcanean's chess games
All 183 games by Serghei Solcanean 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: 56 wins, 55 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,420 | Centrocoop June Open A | A04 |
| Jan 1999 | Sergei Tikhomirov | 2,417 | Techirghiol | E10 |
| Mar 1999 | Alin-Mile Berescu | 2,392 | Bucharest TIT | C74 |
| Jan 1999 | Vasile Sanduleac | 2,385 | Timisoara | A53 |
| Jan 1999 | Dan Bogdan | 2,365 | Timisoara | E98 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 22 | 12 | 2,322 |
| Techirghiol | 1999 | 22 | 10 | 2,249 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,227 |
| Bucharest TIT | 1999 | 14 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Bucharest MI Festival | 1999 | 11 | 5 | 2,265 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2001 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,244 |
| Timisoara | 1999 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serghei Solcanean's chess games?
183 games by Serghei Solcanean, 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 Solcanean has played.
What does Serghei Solcanean play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Serghei Solcanean opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serghei Solcanean answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Serghei Solcanean play as White?
As White, Serghei Solcanean's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serghei Solcanean play as Black?
As Black, Serghei Solcanean most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Serghei Solcanean's FIDE rating?
Serghei Solcanean is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Serghei Solcanean played?
Our database contains 183 games by Serghei Solcanean, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 55 draws, 72 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serghei Solcanean?
183 games by Serghei Solcanean 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.