Prepare against Andrei Ioan Trifan
FM · DEU · World #4,006 classical · FIDE ID 12967068
When preparing against Andrei Ioan Trifan, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 34.3% over 35 games.
Our database contains 782 games by Andrei Ioan Trifan, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Ioan Trifan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Ioan Trifan 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 | 2,303 | 2,321 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 782 | 372 | 161 | 249 | 47.6% |
| As White | 398 | 209 | 76 | 113 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 384 | 163 | 85 | 136 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Ioan Trifan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Ioan Trifan's side.
First moves as White (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 263 | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 130 | 32.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Trifan usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Trifan usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Trifan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.9% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Trifan usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Trifan usually continues e3 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Trifan usually continues e3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 135 | 69.9% | 57.8% |
| c6 | 19 | 9.8% | 52.6% |
| c5 | 17 | 8.8% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 4.1% | 68.8% |
| b6 | 6 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.6% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 85.0% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 13 | 11.5% | 30.8% |
| b6 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
Andrei Ioan Trifan's chess games
All 782 games by Andrei Ioan Trifan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 372 wins, 161 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 68 | 34/9/25 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 62 | 34/12/16 | 54.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 12/0/8 | 60.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/4/19 | 34.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Manuel Petrosyan | 2,629 | Titled Tue Early | C95 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | B60 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,614 | Titled Tue Early | E43 |
| Jun 2023 | Axel Bachmann | 2,604 | Titled Tue Early | C52 |
| Jun 2023 | Dennis Wagner | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 354 | 197.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2016 | 22 | 17 | 2,022 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 2,186 |
| Speed Chess Q2 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,931 |
| ch-Baden | 2019 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual5 | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,292 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-A Final | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Ioan Trifan's chess games?
782 games by Andrei Ioan Trifan, from Apr 2014 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 Ioan Trifan has played.
What does Andrei Ioan Trifan play on the first move as White?
Across 398 games with White in our database, Andrei Ioan Trifan opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Ioan Trifan answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games).
What openings does Andrei Ioan Trifan play as White?
As White, Andrei Ioan Trifan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (68 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 54.8% win rate); Italian Game (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 398 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Ioan Trifan play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Ioan Trifan most often plays: Indian Defense (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 384 games.
What is Andrei Ioan Trifan's FIDE rating?
Andrei Ioan Trifan is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,208 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Andrei Ioan Trifan played?
Our database contains 782 games by Andrei Ioan Trifan, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 372 wins, 161 draws, 249 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Ioan Trifan?
782 games by Andrei Ioan Trifan 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.