Prepare against Victor Magold
Romania · World #13,074 classical · FIDE ID 1250418
Our database contains 194 games by Victor Magold, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Magold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Magold 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 | 2,127 | 2,129 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,006 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 194 | 65 | 59 | 70 | 33.5% |
| As White | 95 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 99 | 33 | 28 | 38 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Magold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Magold's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 57.9% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 10.5% | 65.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.4% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 3.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Magold usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Magold usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Magold usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Magold usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Magold usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 81.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.4% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 61.8% | 38.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Victor Magold's chess games
All 194 games by Victor Magold in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 65 wins, 59 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/8/5 | 13.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,401 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | D94 |
| Jul 2019 | Stefan Tomici | 2,329 | 12th Arad Open | B21 |
| Aug 2018 | Victor Vasiesiu | 2,297 | 11th Arad Open | B30 |
| Apr 2022 | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | 2,280 | ch-ROM U18 | E15 |
| Apr 2025 | Arno Sterck | 2,239 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U12 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,530 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 18 | 12 | 1,915 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,071 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,964 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,694 |
| Geoagiu Bai Hunedoara Open | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,914 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Magold's chess games?
194 games by Victor Magold, from Dec 2014 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 Victor Magold has played.
What does Victor Magold play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Victor Magold opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Magold answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Victor Magold play as White?
As White, Victor Magold's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Magold play as Black?
As Black, Victor Magold most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Victor Magold's FIDE rating?
Victor Magold is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Victor Magold played?
Our database contains 194 games by Victor Magold, covering Dec 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 59 draws, 70 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Magold?
194 games by Victor Magold 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.