Prepare against Alexandru Cacinschi
Italy · World #21,562 classical · FIDE ID 829420
When preparing against Alexandru Cacinschi, expect 1.c4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 115 games by Alexandru Cacinschi, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Cacinschi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Cacinschi 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 | 2,044 | 2,150 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,235 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,317 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 52 | 31 | 32 | 45.2% |
| As White | 61 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 54 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Cacinschi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Cacinschi's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 27 | 44.3% | 59.3% |
| e4 | 13 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 19.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 14.8% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (23% of these games) — Cacinschi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 56.5% | 38.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 21.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 13.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 44.4% | 81.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Alexandru Cacinschi's chess games
All 115 games by Alexandru Cacinschi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 52 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Milan Mrdja | 2,389 | 14th Nichelino Open | A25 |
| Jan 2014 | Bastien Dubessay | 2,349 | ch-Francophone rapid | A34 |
| Oct 2010 | Andrea Grinza | 2,239 | 11th Nichelino Open | E30 |
| Oct 2009 | Francesco Sorcinelli | 2,187 | Turin Weekend Open | C11 |
| May 2009 | Gianni Facchetti | 2,174 | 27th Isola d'Elba Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Isola d'Elba Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,190 |
| Torino 150 Italy Unity Open B | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,034 |
| Monte Sabotino Open | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Nichelino Open | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| Turin FreeTUR Open | 2007 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| Quarantennale Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,155 |
| Nichelino Open 12th | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 37th Torino Open | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,040 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Cacinschi's chess games?
115 games by Alexandru Cacinschi, from Jan 2008 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 Alexandru Cacinschi has played.
What does Alexandru Cacinschi play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Alexandru Cacinschi opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Cacinschi answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Cacinschi play as White?
As White, Alexandru Cacinschi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Cacinschi play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Cacinschi most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Alexandru Cacinschi's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Cacinschi is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Alexandru Cacinschi played?
Our database contains 115 games by Alexandru Cacinschi, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 31 draws, 32 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Cacinschi?
115 games by Alexandru Cacinschi 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.