Prepare against Sergiu Martinenco
Moldova · World #40,519 classical · FIDE ID 13901559
Our database contains 45 games by Sergiu Martinenco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergiu Martinenco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergiu Martinenco 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 | 1,933 | 2,037 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,891 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,788 | 1,857 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 26.7% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergiu Martinenco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergiu Martinenco's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Martinenco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Martinenco usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Martinenco usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Martinenco usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Martinenco usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Sergiu Martinenco's chess games
All 45 games by Sergiu Martinenco 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Nichita Morozov | 2,174 | Kishinev Open | B08 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexander Triboi | 2,016 | ch-MDA | A70 |
| Nov 2012 | Mihail Golstein | 2,012 | Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | D13 |
| Oct 2005 | Sandra Vetrila | 1,917 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | A31 |
| Feb 2022 | Laurentiu Panfilii | 1,896 | ch-MDA | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishinev Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,861 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,011 |
| ch-MDA | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,858 |
| Kishinev Ghimpu Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,990 |
| Braila GP RO Stage 5 | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,926 |
| Brasov Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,850 |
| Brasov GP RO | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,875 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergiu Martinenco's chess games?
45 games by Sergiu Martinenco, 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 Sergiu Martinenco has played.
What does Sergiu Martinenco play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sergiu Martinenco opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergiu Martinenco answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Sergiu Martinenco play as White?
As White, Sergiu Martinenco's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergiu Martinenco play as Black?
As Black, Sergiu Martinenco most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Sergiu Martinenco's FIDE rating?
Sergiu Martinenco is currently rated 1,933 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,788 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sergiu Martinenco played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sergiu Martinenco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergiu Martinenco?
45 games by Sergiu Martinenco 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.