Prepare against Alexandru Chirpii
Moldova · World #99,574 classical · FIDE ID 13901362
When preparing against Alexandru Chirpii, expect 1.b4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 42.9% over 77 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Alexandru Chirpii, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Chirpii's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Chirpii 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 | 1,731 | 2,103 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,704 | 1,942 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,926 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 55 | 33 | 69 | 35.0% |
| As White | 82 | 37 | 19 | 26 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 14 | 43 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Chirpii's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Chirpii's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 77 | 93.9% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 94% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Chirpii usually continues Bb2 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Chirpii usually continues Bb2 (68.2% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Chirpii usually continues Bb2 (38.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Chirpii usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chirpii usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 81.4% | 37.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 79.2% | 39.5% |
| b5 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
Alexandru Chirpii's chess games
All 157 games by Alexandru Chirpii in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 33 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 77 | 33/18/26 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Horia-Ioan Geanta | 2,313 | Eforie Nord Open | A00 |
| Oct 2005 | Serghei Solcanean | 2,258 | Kishinev ULIM Cup | A00 |
| Sep 2010 | Dmitry Dzupin | 2,251 | Yuzhny Open | A00 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihai-Catalin Panait | 2,240 | Centrocoop June Open B | A00 |
| Jul 2015 | Georg Haubt | 2,193 | chT-EU Seniors | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilichevsk Sunny Pawn Open | 2008 | 20 | 10 | 2,190 |
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 19 | 9 | 2,019 |
| Yuzhny Open | 2011 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,181 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 17 | 6 | 2,000 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 4 | 1,913 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,876 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Chirpii's chess games?
157 games by Alexandru Chirpii, from Apr 2003 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 Chirpii has played.
What does Alexandru Chirpii play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Alexandru Chirpii opens with 1.b4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Chirpii answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...b5 (21% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Chirpii play as White?
As White, Alexandru Chirpii's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (77 games, 42.9% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Chirpii play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Chirpii most often plays: Petrov's Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Albin Countergambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Alexandru Chirpii's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Chirpii is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,704 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,103 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Alexandru Chirpii played?
Our database contains 157 games by Alexandru Chirpii, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 33 draws, 69 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Chirpii?
157 games by Alexandru Chirpii 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.