Prepare against Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu
WIM · Romania · World #19,583 classical · FIDE ID 1252640
When preparing against Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 728 games by Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu 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 | 2,061 | 2,279 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,070 | 2,086 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,073 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 728 | 321 | 159 | 248 | 44.1% |
| As White | 360 | 169 | 77 | 114 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 368 | 152 | 82 | 134 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's side.
First moves as White (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 276 | 76.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 63 | 17.5% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 3.6% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues c4 (56.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues c4 (58.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues e3 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ciolacu usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 139 | 68.1% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 51 | 25.0% | 62.7% |
| e6 | 8 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 86.8% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 11.3% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's chess games
All 728 games by Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 321 wins, 159 draws, 248 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 61 | 25/15/21 | 41.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 28 | 14/7/7 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 15/1/5 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 44 | 18/11/15 | 40.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 43 | 22/8/13 | 51.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| A45 | London System | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Qi b Chen | 2,485 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Jul 2021 | Mihail Saltaev | 2,480 | Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | D30 |
| Jul 2021 | Dennes Abel | 2,462 | Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | A35 |
| Sep 2024 | Bella Khotenashvili | 2,432 | Olympiad Women-45 | D35 |
| Aug 2023 | Alexander Kaspi | 2,405 | 16th Arad Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 66 | 28.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-ROM w | 2024 | 44 | 31 | 2,218 |
| chT-ROM w | 2024 | 28 | 21 | 2,150 |
| chT-EU U18 Girls | 2022 | 20 | 14 | 2,175 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,531 |
| Bucharest Queens | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 2,158 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 1,643 |
| ch-ROM U18 Girls | 2022 | 13 | 10.5 | 1,971 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Miruna-Daria Lehaci (18 games) · Maria Anghel (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's chess games?
728 games by Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, from May 2015 to Sep 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 Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu has played.
What does Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu play on the first move as White?
Across 360 games with White in our database, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu play as White?
As White, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (61 games, 41.0% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 360 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu play as Black?
As Black, Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu most often plays: Indian Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Italian Game (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 368 games.
What is Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu's FIDE rating?
Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,070 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu played?
Our database contains 728 games by Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 321 wins, 159 draws, 248 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu?
728 games by Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu 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.