Prepare against Andrei Cazan
Romania · World #42,900 classical · FIDE ID 1261150
Our database contains 59 games by Andrei Cazan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Cazan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Cazan 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 | 1,922 | 1,938 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,819 | 1,826 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,903 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 14 | 15 | 30 | 23.7% |
| As White | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Cazan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Cazan's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 11 | 36.7% | 18.2% |
| d4 | 11 | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 37% of White games, 18.2% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Bg2 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Bg2 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 40.9% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Cazan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 18 | 94.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Andrei Cazan's chess games
All 59 games by Andrei Cazan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 14 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Ovidiu Craciun | 1,930 | 14th Arad Open B | B06 |
| Apr 2021 | Tamas Nagy-Elek | 1,895 | ch-ROM U18 | B06 |
| Jul 2021 | Mihai Veneteanu | 1,893 | 14th Arad Open B | B25 |
| Apr 2021 | Alexandru-Dan Gheorghiu | 1,857 | ch-ROM U18 | B09 |
| Apr 2021 | Razvan-Catalin Tudoroiu | 1,773 | ch-ROM U18 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2017 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,306 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,545 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,828 |
| 14th Arad Open B | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,969 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,674 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,780 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Cazan's chess games?
59 games by Andrei Cazan, from Oct 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 Andrei Cazan has played.
What does Andrei Cazan play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Andrei Cazan opens with 1.g3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Cazan answers 1...g6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Andrei Cazan play as White?
As White, Andrei Cazan's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Cazan play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Cazan most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Andrei Cazan's FIDE rating?
Andrei Cazan is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,819 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Andrei Cazan played?
Our database contains 59 games by Andrei Cazan, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Cazan?
59 games by Andrei Cazan 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.