Prepare against Alexandru Balaban-Voia
Romania · World #14,946 classical · FIDE ID 1241575
When preparing against Alexandru Balaban-Voia, expect 1.Nf3 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Alexandru Balaban-Voia, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Balaban-Voia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Balaban-Voia 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 | 2,106 | 2,106 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,151 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,128 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 40 | 38 | 41 | 33.6% |
| As White | 57 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Balaban-Voia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Balaban-Voia's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 29 | 50.9% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 17.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 10 | 17.5% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.8% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 51% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Balaban-Voia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 22 | 57.9% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Alexandru Balaban-Voia's chess games
All 119 games by Alexandru Balaban-Voia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 40 wins, 38 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Robert-Paul Nastase | 2,229 | ch-ROM | E61 |
| Jul 2023 | Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu | 2,187 | Brasov GP RO | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Anna-Maja Kazarian | 2,139 | 15th Arad Open | B09 |
| Aug 2022 | Cristian-Daniel Oltean | 2,092 | 15th Arad Open | B09 |
| Apr 2018 | Matei-Stefan Vilcu | 2,005 | ch-ROM U14 | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,611 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,782 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,246 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,742 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,537 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,189 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Balaban-Voia's chess games?
119 games by Alexandru Balaban-Voia, from Sep 2013 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 Alexandru Balaban-Voia has played.
What does Alexandru Balaban-Voia play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Alexandru Balaban-Voia opens with 1.Nf3 (51% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Balaban-Voia answers 1...g6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Balaban-Voia play as White?
As White, Alexandru Balaban-Voia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Balaban-Voia play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Balaban-Voia most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Alexandru Balaban-Voia's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Balaban-Voia is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,106 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Alexandru Balaban-Voia played?
Our database contains 119 games by Alexandru Balaban-Voia, covering Sep 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 38 draws, 41 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Balaban-Voia?
119 games by Alexandru Balaban-Voia 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.