Prepare against Sergiu Bargan
IM · Moldova · World #8,501 classical · FIDE ID 13900854
Our database contains 287 games by Sergiu Bargan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sergiu Bargan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergiu Bargan 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 | 2,196 | 2,404 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,360 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,369 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 287 | 117 | 79 | 91 | 40.8% |
| As White | 143 | 60 | 45 | 38 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 144 | 57 | 34 | 53 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergiu Bargan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergiu Bargan's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 94 | 65.7% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 36 | 25.2% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.9% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Bargan usually continues c4 (56.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bargan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Bargan usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Bargan usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Bargan usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Bargan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 31 | 44.3% | 62.9% |
| c5 | 29 | 41.4% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 57.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 19.1% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
Sergiu Bargan's chess games
All 287 games by Sergiu Bargan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 117 wins, 79 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Margeir Petursson | 2,509 | Lvov Bank Open blitz | A55 |
| Jun 2011 | Kiprian Berbatov | 2,490 | 19th Albena Open | E81 |
| May 2014 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,474 | Iasi Open | C41 |
| Jan 2010 | Serghei Vedmediuc | 2,459 | ch-MDA | B76 |
| Jun 2012 | S. Dhopade Swapnil | 2,445 | Albena Masters Open | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA | 2021 | 48 | 22.5 | 2,302 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2014 | 29 | 14 | 2,226 |
| Chervonograd IM-A | 2008 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,283 |
| Iasi Open | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,335 |
| Bucharest Spring IM | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,344 |
| 6th Nabokov Memorial | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| Rodatychi 01 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,339 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergiu Bargan's chess games?
287 games by Sergiu Bargan, from Apr 2003 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 Sergiu Bargan has played.
What does Sergiu Bargan play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Sergiu Bargan opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergiu Bargan answers 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sergiu Bargan play as White?
As White, Sergiu Bargan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergiu Bargan play as Black?
As Black, Sergiu Bargan most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Sergiu Bargan's FIDE rating?
Sergiu Bargan is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,404 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Sergiu Bargan played?
Our database contains 287 games by Sergiu Bargan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 117 wins, 79 draws, 91 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergiu Bargan?
287 games by Sergiu Bargan 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.