Prepare against Alexandru-Mihai Popescu
Romania · World #22,955 classical · FIDE ID 1267051
Our database contains 42 games by Alexandru-Mihai Popescu, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru-Mihai Popescu 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 | 2,033 | 2,051 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,997 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,892 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 4 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Popescu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Popescu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Popescu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's chess games
All 42 games by Alexandru-Mihai Popescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Doru Jiros | 1,936 | chT-ROM Rapid | B01 |
| May 2020 | Amit Doshi Mahi | 1,502 | FISCA Online U14 Open | B13 |
| Dec 2022 | Andrei-Marian Schmit | 1,323 | chT-ROM Rapid | C45 |
| May 2020 | Darius Eisler | 1,250 | FISCA Online U14 Open | B13 |
| Apr 2019 | David Cuzub | 1,180 | ch-ROM U10 | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 1,178 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,453 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,777 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,637 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,764 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,830 |
| Targu Mures Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,819 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,576 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's chess games?
42 games by Alexandru-Mihai Popescu, from Apr 2017 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-Mihai Popescu has played.
What does Alexandru-Mihai Popescu play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Alexandru-Mihai Popescu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru-Mihai Popescu answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Alexandru-Mihai Popescu play as White?
As White, Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru-Mihai Popescu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru-Mihai Popescu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alexandru-Mihai Popescu's FIDE rating?
Alexandru-Mihai Popescu is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Alexandru-Mihai Popescu played?
Our database contains 42 games by Alexandru-Mihai Popescu, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru-Mihai Popescu?
42 games by Alexandru-Mihai Popescu 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.