Prepare against Ana Petricenco
WFM · Moldova · World #25,016 classical · FIDE ID 13908596
Our database contains 152 games by Ana Petricenco, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ana Petricenco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ana Petricenco 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 | 2,018 | 2,036 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,924 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,930 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 61 | 39 | 52 | 40.1% |
| As White | 81 | 35 | 18 | 28 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 71 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ana Petricenco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ana Petricenco's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Petricenco usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Petricenco usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Petricenco usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 51.2% | 69.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 34.1% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 14.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 8 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
Ana Petricenco's chess games
All 152 games by Ana Petricenco in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 61 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Vladislav Sidorika | 2,355 | UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | A22 |
| Jul 2020 | Oleksandr Yurovskich | 2,260 | UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | C00 |
| Aug 2022 | Paula Andrea Rodriguez Rueda | 2,237 | Olympiad Women-44 | B51 |
| Sep 2024 | Dorina Demeter | 2,199 | Olympiad Women-45 | C76 |
| Mar 2025 | Narmin Abdinova | 2,186 | 41st World Junior Girls | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA w | 2024 | 39 | 23.5 | 1,745 |
| UKR-MDA U18 Online Battle | 2020 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,072 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,110 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,119 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,081 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,908 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ana Petricenco's chess games?
152 games by Ana Petricenco, from Sep 2016 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 Ana Petricenco has played.
What does Ana Petricenco play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Ana Petricenco opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ana Petricenco answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ana Petricenco play as White?
As White, Ana Petricenco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ana Petricenco play as Black?
As Black, Ana Petricenco most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Ana Petricenco's FIDE rating?
Ana Petricenco is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ana Petricenco played?
Our database contains 152 games by Ana Petricenco, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ana Petricenco?
152 games by Ana Petricenco 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.