Prepare against Vlad Ionut Bercaru
Spain · World #19,979 classical · FIDE ID 54579546
Our database contains 77 games by Vlad Ionut Bercaru, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlad Ionut Bercaru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlad Ionut Bercaru 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 | 2,058 | 2,201 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,073 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,070 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 28 | 18 | 31 | 36.4% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 24 | 57.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 18 | 42.9% | 44.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bercaru usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Vlad Ionut Bercaru's chess games
All 77 games by Vlad Ionut Bercaru in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | P Sabuk | 2,375 | 36th Roquetas de Mar Open | D35 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Salinas Tomas | 2,242 | ch-ESP U14 | E24 |
| Jul 2022 | Felix Antonio Ilinca Ilinca | 2,162 | 6th Sueca Open | D35 |
| Feb 2021 | Zeki Berke Caputcuoglu | 2,138 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C07 |
| Jul 2022 | Juan Antonio Cebrian Flores | 2,004 | 6th Sueca Open | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,625 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,165 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,070 |
| 6th Sueca Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,305 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| Benidorm Open A 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,856 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,525 |
| Montserrat Open 14th | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlad Ionut Bercaru's chess games?
77 games by Vlad Ionut Bercaru, from Feb 2019 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 Vlad Ionut Bercaru has played.
What does Vlad Ionut Bercaru play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Vlad Ionut Bercaru opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlad Ionut Bercaru answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Vlad Ionut Bercaru play as White?
As White, Vlad Ionut Bercaru's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlad Ionut Bercaru play as Black?
As Black, Vlad Ionut Bercaru most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Vlad Ionut Bercaru's FIDE rating?
Vlad Ionut Bercaru is currently rated 2,058 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vlad Ionut Bercaru played?
Our database contains 77 games by Vlad Ionut Bercaru, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlad Ionut Bercaru?
77 games by Vlad Ionut Bercaru 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.