Prepare against Andra-Maria Popa
Romania · World #91,924 classical · FIDE ID 1250620
When preparing against Andra-Maria Popa, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 60 games by Andra-Maria Popa, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andra-Maria Popa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andra-Maria Popa 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 | 1,753 | 1,771 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,807 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,698 | 1,698 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 19 | 12 | 29 | 31.7% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andra-Maria Popa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andra-Maria Popa's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 58.6% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (76% of these games) — Popa usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Popa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Popa usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Popa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Popa usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Popa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 47.1% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Andra-Maria Popa's chess games
All 60 games by Andra-Maria Popa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Andreea Petrescu | 1,558 | ch-ROM U16 Girls | B13 |
| Mar 2018 | Ana-Cristina Coman | 1,458 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | A55 |
| Apr 2021 | Stefana Barila | 1,421 | ch-ROM U16 Girls | E01 |
| Apr 2016 | Karla Claudia Bureta | 1,393 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | B38 |
| Apr 2016 | Ruxandra-Ioana Mocanu | 1,167 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 995 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,276 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2019 | 15 | 6 | 1,443 |
| ch-ROM U16 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,545 |
| ch-ROM U18 Girls | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,626 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andra-Maria Popa's chess games?
60 games by Andra-Maria Popa, from Jan 2015 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 Andra-Maria Popa has played.
What does Andra-Maria Popa play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Andra-Maria Popa opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andra-Maria Popa answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Andra-Maria Popa play as White?
As White, Andra-Maria Popa's most-played openings in our database are: Three Knights Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andra-Maria Popa play as Black?
As Black, Andra-Maria Popa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Andra-Maria Popa's FIDE rating?
Andra-Maria Popa is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,698 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Andra-Maria Popa played?
Our database contains 60 games by Andra-Maria Popa, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andra-Maria Popa?
60 games by Andra-Maria Popa 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.