Prepare against Andrei Istratescu
GM · Romania · World #2,265 classical · FIDE ID 1200372
Our database contains 2,577 games by Andrei Istratescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Istratescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Istratescu 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 | 2,369 | 2,677 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,709 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,514 | 2,694 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,577 | 1,093 | 1,228 | 253 | 42.4% |
| As White | 1,300 | 623 | 583 | 93 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 1,277 | 470 | 645 | 160 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (1,300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 635 | 48.8% | 69.3% |
| d4 | 451 | 34.7% | 71.2% |
| c4 | 160 | 12.3% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 3.7% | 68.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 69.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues Nf3 (69.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues d4 (67.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 71.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues c4 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Istratescu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (541 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 306 | 56.6% | 65.5% |
| e5 | 69 | 12.8% | 57.2% |
| e6 | 60 | 11.1% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 45 | 8.3% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 41 | 7.6% | 67.1% |
| d5 | 13 | 2.4% | 69.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (543 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 319 | 58.7% | 59.4% |
| g6 | 79 | 14.5% | 74.7% |
| e6 | 64 | 11.8% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 50 | 9.2% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 28 | 5.2% | 73.2% |
| b5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
Andrei Istratescu's chess games
All 2,577 games by Andrei Istratescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,093 wins, 1,228 draws, 253 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 96 | 48/42/6 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 80 | 37/36/7 | 46.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 77 | 27/46/4 | 35.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 59 | 25/27/7 | 42.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 24/25/5 | 44.4% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 22/17/2 | 53.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 39 | 16/20/3 | 41.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 18/16/3 | 48.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 33 | 12/18/3 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 32 | 15/15/2 | 46.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 111 | 61/34/16 | 55.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 94 | 36/42/16 | 38.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 91 | 45/39/7 | 49.5% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 87 | 31/48/8 | 35.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 47 | 13/26/8 | 27.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 8/24/9 | 19.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 41 | 16/18/7 | 39.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 36 | 22/12/2 | 61.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 33 | 10/18/5 | 30.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 33 | 4/25/4 | 12.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,702 | 13th EU-ch | C18 |
| Jul 2010 | Viktor Bologan | 2,684 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | B19 |
| Dec 2013 | Luke J McShane | 2,684 | 5th London Classic Gp A | B00 |
| Dec 2004 | Joel Lautier | 2,682 | Aix en Provence | D31 |
| Mar 2013 | Romain Edouard | 2,680 | 11th Nancy Meurthe KO | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 138 | 79 | 2,510 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 95 | 56.5 | 2,592 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 92 | 61.5 | 2,502 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 1998 | 63 | 35.5 | 2,532 |
| chT-SUI | 2015 | 53 | 35 | 2,637 |
| Graz Open A | 2020 | 53 | 38 | 2,545 |
| Romanian Open | 2019 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,517 |
| Bucharest A | 2000 | 25 | 16 | 2,564 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu (20 games) · Mircea-Emilian Parligras (20 games) · Vladislav Nevednichy (20 games) · Mihail Marin (19 games) · Romain Edouard (16 games) · Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache (15 games) · George-Gabriel Grigore (12 games) · Marius Manolache (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Istratescu's chess games?
2,577 games by Andrei Istratescu, from Apr 2003 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 Istratescu has played.
What does Andrei Istratescu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,300 games with White in our database, Andrei Istratescu opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Istratescu answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Andrei Istratescu play as White?
As White, Andrei Istratescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (96 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (80 games, 46.3% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 35.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,300 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Istratescu play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Istratescu most often plays: Modern Defense (111 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (94 games, 38.3% win rate); Sicilian (91 games, 49.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,277 games.
What is Andrei Istratescu's FIDE rating?
Andrei Istratescu is currently rated 2,369 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,514 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,677 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Andrei Istratescu played?
Our database contains 2,577 games by Andrei Istratescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,093 wins, 1,228 draws, 253 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Istratescu?
2,577 games by Andrei Istratescu 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.