Prepare against Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu
Romania · World #38,028 classical · FIDE ID 1236229
When preparing against Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 43.5% over 23 games.
Our database contains 98 games by Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu 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 | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 43 | 13 | 42 | 43.9% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 9 | 18 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 52 | 24 | 4 | 24 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 97.8% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues c3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 91.7% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's chess games
All 98 games by Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 43 wins, 13 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Ioan Cosma | 2,292 | ch-ROM Blitz | B22 |
| May 2022 | Iustin Ciorgovean | 2,276 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | B22 |
| May 2022 | Mihaela Sandu | 2,270 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | C42 |
| Mar 2022 | Robert-Paul Nastase | 2,229 | ch-ROM Rapid | C42 |
| Mar 2022 | Cristian-Stefan Serban | 2,090 | ch-ROM Rapid | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,818 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2015 | 18 | 12 | 1,762 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,406 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,702 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,725 |
| Romania Rapid Online Open Final | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,037 |
| Bucharest Super Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 2,171 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's chess games?
98 games by Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu, from Jul 2012 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-Dan Gheorghiu has played.
What does Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu play as White?
As White, Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu's FIDE rating?
Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 13 draws, 42 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu?
98 games by Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu 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.