Prepare against Andrei-Octavian Ulian
Romania · World #32,216 classical · FIDE ID 1249860
Our database contains 124 games by Andrei-Octavian Ulian, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andrei-Octavian Ulian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrei-Octavian Ulian 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 | 1,973 | 2,012 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,917 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 61 | 26 | 37 | 49.2% |
| As White | 65 | 33 | 12 | 20 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 59 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrei-Octavian Ulian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrei-Octavian Ulian's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 64.6% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 20 | 30.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ulian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ulian usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ulian usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Ulian usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ulian usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Ulian usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 83.8% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 82.4% | 53.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Andrei-Octavian Ulian's chess games
All 124 games by Andrei-Octavian Ulian 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: 61 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A92 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Daniel Dumitrescu | 1,926 | FISCA Online U14 Open | A13 |
| Apr 2019 | Cristian-Andrei Neghiu | 1,800 | ch-ROM U12 | E20 |
| Dec 2016 | Stiliyan Nanovski | 1,781 | An Pasan Alcor Christmas | D58 |
| May 2020 | Rodrigo Basilio | 1,776 | FISCA Online U14 Open | A68 |
| May 2020 | Rohan Pal | 1,712 | FISCA Online U14 Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,631 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,328 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2017 | 18 | 13 | 1,564 |
| ch-EU Schools U17 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,629 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,870 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,514 |
| 25th EU-ch U08 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,560 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrei-Octavian Ulian's chess games?
124 games by Andrei-Octavian Ulian, 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-Octavian Ulian has played.
What does Andrei-Octavian Ulian play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Andrei-Octavian Ulian opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrei-Octavian Ulian answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Andrei-Octavian Ulian play as White?
As White, Andrei-Octavian Ulian's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrei-Octavian Ulian play as Black?
As Black, Andrei-Octavian Ulian most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Andrei-Octavian Ulian's FIDE rating?
Andrei-Octavian Ulian is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Andrei-Octavian Ulian played?
Our database contains 124 games by Andrei-Octavian Ulian, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrei-Octavian Ulian?
124 games by Andrei-Octavian Ulian 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.