Prepare against Alexandru Pop
FM · Romania · World #5,940 classical · FIDE ID 1220837
Our database contains 383 games by Alexandru Pop, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alexandru Pop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandru Pop 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 | 2,249 | 2,315 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,252 | Apr 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,252 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 383 | 156 | 97 | 130 | 40.7% |
| As White | 188 | 82 | 51 | 55 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 195 | 74 | 46 | 75 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandru Pop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandru Pop's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 41.5% | 60.3% |
| d4 | 50 | 26.6% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 18.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 5 | 2.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Pop usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pop usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pop usually continues d4 (72.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pop usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pop usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pop usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 53.2% | 61.0% |
| e5 | 25 | 26.6% | 44.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 9.6% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 62.7% | 48.8% |
| d5 | 21 | 31.3% | 38.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.0% | 37.5% |
Alexandru Pop's chess games
All 383 games by Alexandru Pop in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 156 wins, 97 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Petar Drenchev | 2,523 | Arad Open A | D34 |
| Sep 2013 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,508 | chT-ROM | D97 |
| Aug 2015 | Denis Rombaldoni | 2,467 | Vienna Open | B41 |
| Jul 2019 | Raymond Song | 2,456 | 12th Arad Open | A85 |
| Oct 2010 | Alexandr Predke | 2,436 | Wch U16 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 69 | 37.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 30 | 10.5 | 2,289 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 26 | 17 | 2,288 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2014 | 16 | 10 | 2,243 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 14 | 5 | 2,107 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,018 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandru Pop's chess games?
383 games by Alexandru Pop, from Jan 2007 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 Pop has played.
What does Alexandru Pop play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Alexandru Pop opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandru Pop answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Alexandru Pop play as White?
As White, Alexandru Pop's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandru Pop play as Black?
As Black, Alexandru Pop most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Alexandru Pop's FIDE rating?
Alexandru Pop is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Alexandru Pop played?
Our database contains 383 games by Alexandru Pop, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 156 wins, 97 draws, 130 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandru Pop?
383 games by Alexandru Pop 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.