Prepare against Andrei-Catalin Mintau
Romania · World #13,495 classical · FIDE ID 1240269
Our database contains 175 games by Andrei-Catalin Mintau, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei-Catalin Mintau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei-Catalin Mintau 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 | 2,122 | 2,129 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,959 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,010 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 64 | 51 | 60 | 36.6% |
| As White | 94 | 34 | 27 | 33 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei-Catalin Mintau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei-Catalin Mintau's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 98.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Mintau usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mintau usually continues Nf3 (77.1% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mintau usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mintau usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 43.5% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Andrei-Catalin Mintau's chess games
All 175 games by Andrei-Catalin Mintau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 64 wins, 51 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Albert Vajda | 2,353 | 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | C48 |
| Apr 2021 | Ioan-Marius Isfan | 2,263 | ch-ROM U18 | B01 |
| Apr 2019 | Andrei-Cristian Bulau | 2,250 | ch-ROM U16 | B90 |
| Apr 2019 | Cristi-Iulian Coca | 2,137 | ch-ROM U16 | B80 |
| Sep 2017 | Konstantin Peyrer | 2,078 | 27th ch-EU U14 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,402 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2016 | 18 | 11 | 1,574 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,852 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2022 | 14 | 7 | 2,075 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,031 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,957 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,026 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei-Catalin Mintau's chess games?
175 games by Andrei-Catalin Mintau, from May 2013 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 Andrei-Catalin Mintau has played.
What does Andrei-Catalin Mintau play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Andrei-Catalin Mintau opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei-Catalin Mintau answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrei-Catalin Mintau play as White?
As White, Andrei-Catalin Mintau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 78.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei-Catalin Mintau play as Black?
As Black, Andrei-Catalin Mintau most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Andrei-Catalin Mintau's FIDE rating?
Andrei-Catalin Mintau is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Andrei-Catalin Mintau played?
Our database contains 175 games by Andrei-Catalin Mintau, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 51 draws, 60 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei-Catalin Mintau?
175 games by Andrei-Catalin Mintau 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.