Prepare against Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu
FM · Romania · World #3,606 classical · FIDE ID 1217674
When preparing against Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 486 games by Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu 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 | 2,315 | 2,383 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,315 | 2,404 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,391 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 486 | 212 | 146 | 128 | 43.6% |
| As White | 244 | 117 | 73 | 54 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 242 | 95 | 73 | 74 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's side.
First moves as White (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 40.2% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 58 | 23.8% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 53 | 21.7% | 62.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 8.2% | 70.0% |
| g3 | 14 | 5.7% | 82.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues c4 (78.8% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Stanciu usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 43.0% | 62.2% |
| c5 | 34 | 29.8% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 13.2% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.4% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 81.0% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's chess games
All 486 games by Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Aug 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: 212 wins, 146 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/5/0 | 50.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Nidjat Mamedov | 2,602 | 14th ch-EUR | E13 |
| Sep 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,589 | 3rd Corund Ceramica Open | E21 |
| Sep 2025 | L Moroni | 2,549 | TCh-ROU Men Div A | C45 |
| Mar 2011 | Manuel Apicella | 2,531 | 12th ch-EU | C17 |
| May 2014 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,517 | ch-ROM | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2018 | 77 | 44.5 | 2,310 |
| chT-ROM | 2017 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,321 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,175 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 8 | 2,356 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,329 |
| 30th Ciocaltea Memorial | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2002 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 12th ch-EU | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's chess games?
486 games by Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu, from Jan 2006 to Aug 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-Ovidiu Stanciu has played.
What does Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu play as White?
As White, Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Hungarian Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu's FIDE rating?
Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu is currently rated 2,315 in classical chess, 2,315 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu played?
Our database contains 486 games by Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 212 wins, 146 draws, 128 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu?
486 games by Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu 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.