Prepare against Alexandru Calin
FM · Romania · World #8,766 classical · FIDE ID 1222961
When preparing against Alexandru Calin, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 527 games by Alexandru Calin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Calin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Calin 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 | 2,190 | 2,311 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,176 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,096 | 2,121 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 210 | 94 | 223 | 39.8% |
| As White | 262 | 114 | 44 | 104 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 265 | 96 | 50 | 119 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Calin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Calin's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 208 | 79.4% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 48 | 18.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Calin usually continues Bg5 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Calin usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Calin usually continues e4 (68.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Calin usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Calin usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Calin usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 48.8% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 32 | 24.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 26 | 20.2% | 51.9% |
| c6 | 4 | 3.1% | 87.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 44.0% | 32.5% |
| d6 | 27 | 29.7% | 59.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 24.2% | 65.9% |
| f6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Alexandru Calin's chess games
All 527 games by Alexandru Calin in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 210 wins, 94 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 84 | 38/13/33 | 45.2% |
| E04 | Catalan | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 57 | 21/9/27 | 36.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 1/5/5 | 9.1% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Daniel Fridman | 2,615 | Titled Tue | A41 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,597 | Titled Tue Late | C58 |
| Mar 2021 | Viktor Gazik | 2,542 | Titled Tue | C01 |
| Feb 2021 | Marko Nenezic | 2,532 | Titled Tue | A53 |
| Mar 2021 | Narayanan Rajeswari Visakh | 2,516 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 316 | 142.5 | 2,238 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 1,963 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,107 |
| ch-World School U17 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U12 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,835 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Calin's chess games?
527 games by Alexandru Calin, from Jan 2010 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 Calin has played.
What does Alexandru Calin play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Alexandru Calin opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Calin answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Calin play as White?
As White, Alexandru Calin's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (84 games, 45.2% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Calin play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Calin most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (57 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Alexandru Calin's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Calin is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,096 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Alexandru Calin played?
Our database contains 527 games by Alexandru Calin, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 94 draws, 223 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Calin?
527 games by Alexandru Calin 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.