Prepare against Andrei Negrean
FM · Romania · World #4,372 classical · FIDE ID 1291513
When preparing against Andrei Negrean, expect 1.Nf3 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 1,047 games by Andrei Negrean, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Andrei Negrean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei Negrean 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 | 2,292 | 2,366 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,225 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,310 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,047 | 500 | 170 | 377 | 47.8% |
| As White | 519 | 254 | 84 | 181 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 528 | 246 | 86 | 196 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei Negrean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei Negrean's side.
First moves as White (519 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 228 | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 182 | 35.1% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 76 | 14.6% | 57.9% |
| b3 | 17 | 3.3% | 64.7% |
| c3 | 6 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Negrean usually continues b3 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Negrean usually continues b3 (47.8% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Negrean usually continues b3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Negrean usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Negrean usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Negrean usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 143 | 54.6% | 61.9% |
| e5 | 78 | 29.8% | 54.5% |
| Nc6 | 22 | 8.4% | 61.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 86.6% | 50.4% |
| g6 | 15 | 9.6% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Andrei Negrean's chess games
All 1,047 games by Andrei Negrean in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2019 - Sep 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: 500 wins, 170 draws, 377 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 114 | 61/17/36 | 53.5% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 65 | 29/4/32 | 44.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/4/21 | 46.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 69 | 35/7/27 | 50.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 44 | 27/3/14 | 61.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 16/9/9 | 47.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 32 | 6/11/15 | 18.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 13/1/7 | 61.9% |
| A45 | London System | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,708 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A06 |
| Mar 2026 | Nils Grandelius | 2,666 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Nov 2025 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,625 | Titled Tue | A15 |
| Dec 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,623 | Titled Tue | A04 |
| Mar 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue | C20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 555 | 312.5 | 2,342 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,339 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 26 | 11 | 2,108 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2020 | 18 | 14 | 1,469 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 1,945 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,277 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,493 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei Negrean's chess games?
1,047 games by Andrei Negrean, from Mar 2019 to Sep 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 Negrean has played.
What does Andrei Negrean play on the first move as White?
Across 519 games with White in our database, Andrei Negrean opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei Negrean answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games).
What openings does Andrei Negrean play as White?
As White, Andrei Negrean's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (114 games, 53.5% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 519 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei Negrean play as Black?
As Black, Andrei Negrean most often plays: Elephant Gambit (69 games, 50.7% win rate); Sicilian (44 games, 61.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 528 games.
What is Andrei Negrean's FIDE rating?
Andrei Negrean is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Andrei Negrean played?
Our database contains 1,047 games by Andrei Negrean, covering Mar 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 500 wins, 170 draws, 377 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei Negrean?
1,047 games by Andrei Negrean 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.