Prepare against Alexandr Scurtu
Moldova · World #19,101 classical · FIDE ID 13907972
Our database contains 48 games by Alexandr Scurtu, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandr Scurtu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandr Scurtu 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 | 2,065 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,026 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,962 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 31.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandr Scurtu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandr Scurtu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Scurtu usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Scurtu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Scurtu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Alexandr Scurtu's chess games
All 48 games by Alexandr Scurtu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,404 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | B45 |
| Aug 2021 | Alin Ardeleanu | 2,292 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | B90 |
| Aug 2019 | Gergely Nemeth | 2,170 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | C11 |
| Jun 2022 | Mikhail Strovsky | 2,158 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | C42 |
| Jun 2022 | Mohamed Ben Ammar | 2,142 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2,124 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,088 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,543 |
| Braila GP RO Stage 5 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2,046 |
| Condom Open 19th | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,968 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,321 |
| Chania Theodorakis Memorial 2nd | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandr Scurtu's chess games?
48 games by Alexandr Scurtu, from Aug 2015 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 Alexandr Scurtu has played.
What does Alexandr Scurtu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Alexandr Scurtu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandr Scurtu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Alexandr Scurtu play as White?
As White, Alexandr Scurtu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandr Scurtu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandr Scurtu most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Alexandr Scurtu's FIDE rating?
Alexandr Scurtu is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexandr Scurtu played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alexandr Scurtu, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 24 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandr Scurtu?
48 games by Alexandr Scurtu 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.