Prepare against Alexandru Negulescu
Romania · World #56,826 classical · FIDE ID 1222805
Our database contains 55 games by Alexandru Negulescu, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Negulescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Negulescu 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 | 1,867 | 1,947 | Jan 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Negulescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Negulescu's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 74.1% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.9% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Negulescu usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 80.0% | 65.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Alexandru Negulescu's chess games
All 55 games by Alexandru Negulescu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | French Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Rares Moldovan | 1,839 | ch-ROM U14 | A36 |
| Apr 2014 | Teodor-Iulian Szocs | 1,815 | ch-ROM U14 | C06 |
| Apr 2014 | Istvan Benedek | 1,792 | ch-ROM U14 | B43 |
| Feb 2013 | Vasile Rusu | 1,778 | ch-ROM | D30 |
| Apr 2014 | Gabriel Popa | 1,742 | ch-ROM U14 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,713 |
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,769 |
| Ploiesti Conpet Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,744 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,712 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Negulescu's chess games?
55 games by Alexandru Negulescu, from Jan 2011 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 Negulescu has played.
What does Alexandru Negulescu play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Alexandru Negulescu opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Negulescu answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Negulescu play as White?
As White, Alexandru Negulescu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Negulescu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Negulescu most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Alexandru Negulescu's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Negulescu is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Jan 2016).
How many games has Alexandru Negulescu played?
Our database contains 55 games by Alexandru Negulescu, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Negulescu?
55 games by Alexandru Negulescu 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.