Prepare against Alexandru Mihalcescu
Romania · World #50,950 classical · FIDE ID 1253654
When preparing against Alexandru Mihalcescu, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 63 games by Alexandru Mihalcescu, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Mihalcescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Mihalcescu 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 | 1,889 | 1,999 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,997 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,881 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 14 | 23 | 41.3% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Mihalcescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Mihalcescu's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 97.1% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mihalcescu usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mihalcescu usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Mihalcescu usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mihalcescu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Alexandru Mihalcescu's chess games
All 63 games by Alexandru Mihalcescu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Marian Zaim | 2,048 | chT2-ROM | B21 |
| Apr 2019 | Teodor-Mihnea Voicu | 1,782 | ch-ROM U14 | B09 |
| Apr 2019 | Vlad-Ciprian Constandache | 1,749 | ch-ROM U14 | E17 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexandru Costin | 1,727 | ch-ROM U12 | A30 |
| Feb 2017 | Radu-Fabian Dobre | 1,698 | ch-ROM U12 | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,397 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,618 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,832 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,436 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,077 |
Interactive opening tree from all 63 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Mihalcescu's chess games?
63 games by Alexandru Mihalcescu, from Oct 2014 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 Mihalcescu has played.
What does Alexandru Mihalcescu play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Alexandru Mihalcescu opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Mihalcescu answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Mihalcescu play as White?
As White, Alexandru Mihalcescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Mihalcescu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Mihalcescu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Alexandru Mihalcescu's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Mihalcescu is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Alexandru Mihalcescu played?
Our database contains 63 games by Alexandru Mihalcescu, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Mihalcescu?
63 games by Alexandru Mihalcescu 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.