Prepare against Andrei-Cristian Bulau
Romania · World #8,554 classical · FIDE ID 1237691
When preparing against Andrei-Cristian Bulau, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Andrei-Cristian Bulau, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei-Cristian Bulau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei-Cristian Bulau 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 | 2,194 | 2,250 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,262 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,145 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 95 | 65 | 84 | 38.9% |
| As White | 121 | 53 | 33 | 35 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 42 | 32 | 49 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei-Cristian Bulau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei-Cristian Bulau's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 83.5% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 20 | 16.5% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bulau usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Bulau usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Bulau usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Bulau usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Bulau usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Bulau usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 66.1% | 37.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.9% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 10.2% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 45 | 97.8% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Andrei-Cristian Bulau's chess games
All 244 games by Andrei-Cristian Bulau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 95 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/8/7 | 31.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Gergely Kantor | 2,527 | Sebes GP Open | E48 |
| Mar 2019 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,501 | ch-ROM | B12 |
| Mar 2019 | Alexandru Manea | 2,357 | ch-ROM | D11 |
| Mar 2019 | Bogdan Posedaru | 2,337 | ch-ROM | A90 |
| Apr 2020 | Richard Bethke | 2,332 | GER-ROM U18 online | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,629 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,151 |
| Wch U14 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,924 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,339 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 1,298 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei-Cristian Bulau's chess games?
244 games by Andrei-Cristian Bulau, from Apr 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-Cristian Bulau has played.
What does Andrei-Cristian Bulau play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Andrei-Cristian Bulau opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei-Cristian Bulau answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Andrei-Cristian Bulau play as White?
As White, Andrei-Cristian Bulau's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei-Cristian Bulau play as Black?
As Black, Andrei-Cristian Bulau most often plays: Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Andrei-Cristian Bulau's FIDE rating?
Andrei-Cristian Bulau is currently rated 2,194 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Andrei-Cristian Bulau played?
Our database contains 244 games by Andrei-Cristian Bulau, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 65 draws, 84 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei-Cristian Bulau?
244 games by Andrei-Cristian Bulau 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.