Prepare against Simon-Alexandru Barbu
Romania · World #23,753 classical · FIDE ID 1257170
Our database contains 98 games by Simon-Alexandru Barbu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon-Alexandru Barbu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon-Alexandru Barbu 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 | 2,027 | 2,081 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,040 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 32 | 12 | 54 | 32.7% |
| As White | 46 | 12 | 6 | 28 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 62.2% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 35.6% | 21.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Barbu usually continues Nc3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Barbu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Barbu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 21.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Barbu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Barbu usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Barbu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 88.0% | 38.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Simon-Alexandru Barbu's chess games
All 98 games by Simon-Alexandru Barbu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,429 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | B26 |
| Feb 2025 | Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu | 2,320 | ch-ROU 2025 | B23 |
| Jan 2023 | Sergio 1992 Sanchez Gonzalez | 2,288 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Rusu,Lucas | 2,197 | Alba Grand Prix Rapid | B15 |
| Jan 2023 | Ion-Serban Dobronauteanu | 2,189 | ch-EU Cities&Town Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U18 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,960 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,364 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| ch-ROU 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,191 |
| chT-ROM U20 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,754 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon-Alexandru Barbu's chess games?
98 games by Simon-Alexandru Barbu, from Sep 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 Simon-Alexandru Barbu has played.
What does Simon-Alexandru Barbu play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Simon-Alexandru Barbu opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon-Alexandru Barbu answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Simon-Alexandru Barbu play as White?
As White, Simon-Alexandru Barbu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon-Alexandru Barbu play as Black?
As Black, Simon-Alexandru Barbu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Simon-Alexandru Barbu's FIDE rating?
Simon-Alexandru Barbu is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Simon-Alexandru Barbu played?
Our database contains 98 games by Simon-Alexandru Barbu, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 54 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon-Alexandru Barbu?
98 games by Simon-Alexandru Barbu 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.