Prepare against George-Catalin Ardelean
IM · Romania · World #1,344 classical · FIDE ID 1207091
Our database contains 922 games by George-Catalin Ardelean, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George-Catalin Ardelean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George-Catalin Ardelean 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 | 2,421 | 2,526 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,518 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,576 | 2,596 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 922 | 431 | 298 | 193 | 46.7% |
| As White | 468 | 235 | 146 | 87 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 454 | 196 | 152 | 106 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George-Catalin Ardelean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George-Catalin Ardelean's side.
First moves as White (468 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 314 | 67.1% | 67.4% |
| d4 | 138 | 29.5% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.4% | 68.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.9% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues Bf4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues Bf4 (86.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Ardelean usually continues e4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 62.9% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 40 | 19.0% | 66.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 8.6% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 15 | 7.1% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 61 | 42.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 61 | 42.4% | 65.6% |
| g6 | 17 | 11.8% | 76.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
George-Catalin Ardelean's chess games
All 922 games by George-Catalin Ardelean in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 431 wins, 298 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 84 | 52/7/25 | 61.9% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 49 | 25/14/10 | 51.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 13/8/3 | 54.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 21 | 15/4/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 14 | 8/6/0 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 26/16/13 | 47.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 37 | 16/16/5 | 43.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 14/13/6 | 42.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,700 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Feb 2021 | Alexei Shirov | 2,662 | Titled Tue | B41 |
| May 2021 | Alexey Sarana | 2,649 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Rakhmanov | 2,645 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jun 2020 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,618 | Titled Tue | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 220 | 111 | 2,308 |
| chT-ROM | 2018 | 107 | 69.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-ROM | 2017 | 41 | 28 | 2,415 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1999 | 15 | 6 | 2,206 |
| Bucharest TIT | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,391 |
| Bucharest Spring Festival | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 2,427 |
| Bucharest A | 2000 | 13 | 7 | 2,464 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2004 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,350 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Constantin Lupulescu (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George-Catalin Ardelean's chess games?
922 games by George-Catalin Ardelean, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 George-Catalin Ardelean has played.
What does George-Catalin Ardelean play on the first move as White?
Across 468 games with White in our database, George-Catalin Ardelean opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George-Catalin Ardelean answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does George-Catalin Ardelean play as White?
As White, George-Catalin Ardelean's most-played openings in our database are: London System (84 games, 61.9% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 54.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 468 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George-Catalin Ardelean play as Black?
As Black, George-Catalin Ardelean most often plays: Sicilian (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (37 games, 43.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 42.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 454 games.
What is George-Catalin Ardelean's FIDE rating?
George-Catalin Ardelean is currently rated 2,421 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,576 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,526 (Sep 2013).
How many games has George-Catalin Ardelean played?
Our database contains 922 games by George-Catalin Ardelean, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 431 wins, 298 draws, 193 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against George-Catalin Ardelean?
922 games by George-Catalin Ardelean 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.