Prepare against Andrei-Nestor Cioara
IM · Romania · World #2,802 classical · FIDE ID 1203509
When preparing against Andrei-Nestor Cioara, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,242 games by Andrei-Nestor Cioara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei-Nestor Cioara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei-Nestor Cioara 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 | 2,346 | 2,496 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,321 | 2,494 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,307 | 2,455 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,242 | 532 | 413 | 297 | 42.8% |
| As White | 630 | 301 | 199 | 130 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 612 | 231 | 214 | 167 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei-Nestor Cioara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei-Nestor Cioara's side.
First moves as White (630 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 323 | 51.3% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 273 | 43.3% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 3.8% | 54.2% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.6% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cioara usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Cioara usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cioara usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Cioara usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cioara usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cioara usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 130 | 46.6% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 99 | 35.5% | 60.6% |
| d5 | 28 | 10.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 15 | 5.4% | 43.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 65.1% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 56 | 26.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.0% | 46.2% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Andrei-Nestor Cioara's chess games
All 1,242 games by Andrei-Nestor Cioara 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: 532 wins, 413 draws, 297 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 75 | 34/22/19 | 45.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 62 | 24/24/14 | 38.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 42 | 25/10/7 | 59.5% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 40 | 21/12/7 | 52.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 14/17/9 | 35.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 24/4/10 | 63.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/6/5 | 54.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 47 | 16/17/14 | 34.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 44 | 21/8/15 | 47.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 39 | 22/9/8 | 56.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 12/6/11 | 41.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 8/14/4 | 30.8% |
| A17 | English Opening | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 10/11/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2000 | Sergei Movsesian | 2,668 | 5th Nova Gorica Open | B42 |
| Mar 2012 | Michael Roiz | 2,652 | 13th EU-ch | D30 |
| Feb 2012 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,650 | ch-ROM | E43 |
| Aug 2007 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,618 | Porto San Giorgio Open | B17 |
| Aug 2011 | Vasil Spasov | 2,591 | 10th Sunny Beach Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 132 | 62 | 2,408 |
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,444 |
| Condom IM | 2009 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,413 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 19 | 11 | 2,269 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,443 |
| chT2-ROM | 2000 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,440 |
| Pardubice Czech Open | 2001 | 15 | 9 | 2,468 |
| Primavara | 1998 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei-Nestor Cioara's chess games?
1,242 games by Andrei-Nestor Cioara, 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-Nestor Cioara has played.
What does Andrei-Nestor Cioara play on the first move as White?
Across 630 games with White in our database, Andrei-Nestor Cioara opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei-Nestor Cioara answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Andrei-Nestor Cioara play as White?
As White, Andrei-Nestor Cioara's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (75 games, 45.3% win rate); Sicilian (62 games, 38.7% win rate); Scotch Game (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 630 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei-Nestor Cioara play as Black?
As Black, Andrei-Nestor Cioara most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (47 games, 34.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (44 games, 47.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (39 games, 56.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 612 games.
What is Andrei-Nestor Cioara's FIDE rating?
Andrei-Nestor Cioara is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,321 in rapid and 2,307 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Andrei-Nestor Cioara played?
Our database contains 1,242 games by Andrei-Nestor Cioara, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 532 wins, 413 draws, 297 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei-Nestor Cioara?
1,242 games by Andrei-Nestor Cioara 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.