Prepare against Adrian Pirvulescu
Romania · World #35,506 classical · FIDE ID 1216384
Our database contains 139 games by Adrian Pirvulescu, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Pirvulescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Pirvulescu 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 | 1,956 | 2,011 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,957 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,969 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 35 | 25 | 79 | 25.2% |
| As White | 75 | 22 | 9 | 44 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 13 | 16 | 35 | 20.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Pirvulescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Pirvulescu's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 98.7% | 34.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues Nf3 (23.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 59.1% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 22.2% |
Adrian Pirvulescu's chess games
All 139 games by Adrian Pirvulescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 35 wins, 25 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo | 2,516 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | D38 |
| May 2023 | Bruno Steiner | 2,042 | Tatry Open | D02 |
| Mar 2023 | Mikhail Gusev | 2,039 | 23rd ch-EU | B40 |
| Jun 2025 | Giuseppe Fiorido | 2,034 | 16th Dolomiti Open | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Matteo Simoni | 2,012 | 16th Dolomiti Open | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,806 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,848 |
| Stare Mesto Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,878 |
| Bratislava Doprastav Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,846 |
| ch-SVK rapid | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,884 |
| Levice Toth Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Pirvulescu's chess games?
139 games by Adrian Pirvulescu, from Apr 2005 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 Adrian Pirvulescu has played.
What does Adrian Pirvulescu play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Adrian Pirvulescu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Pirvulescu answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Adrian Pirvulescu play as White?
As White, Adrian Pirvulescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Pirvulescu play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Pirvulescu most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Adrian Pirvulescu's FIDE rating?
Adrian Pirvulescu is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Adrian Pirvulescu played?
Our database contains 139 games by Adrian Pirvulescu, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 25 draws, 79 losses (25.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Pirvulescu?
139 games by Adrian Pirvulescu 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.