Prepare against Aurelian Ciobanu
Romania · World #20,963 classical · FIDE ID 1202375
Our database contains 148 games by Aurelian Ciobanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aurelian Ciobanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelian Ciobanu 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 | 2,049 | 2,297 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,279 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,311 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 58 | 29 | 61 | 39.2% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 15 | 32 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 72 | 29 | 14 | 29 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurelian Ciobanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurelian Ciobanu's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 84.2% | 46.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 46.1% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Nf3 (41.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 8.6% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Aurelian Ciobanu's chess games
All 148 games by Aurelian Ciobanu 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: 58 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A42 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Sandor Kustar | 2,434 | Miercurea Ciuc Open | A42 |
| May 2020 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,428 | Romania Rapid Online Open Final | B02 |
| Jan 1999 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,423 | ch-ROM sf | B11 |
| Oct 2017 | Andrei Macovei | 2,363 | chT2-ROM | D00 |
| Jan 1993 | Adrian-Kalman Bach | 2,345 | Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 42 | 24 | 2,195 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | 1993 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Bucharest B | 2000 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,924 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,356 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| Bucharest Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,294 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelian Ciobanu's chess games?
148 games by Aurelian Ciobanu, 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 Aurelian Ciobanu has played.
What does Aurelian Ciobanu play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Aurelian Ciobanu opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelian Ciobanu answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Aurelian Ciobanu play as White?
As White, Aurelian Ciobanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelian Ciobanu play as Black?
As Black, Aurelian Ciobanu most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Aurelian Ciobanu's FIDE rating?
Aurelian Ciobanu is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,297 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Aurelian Ciobanu played?
Our database contains 148 games by Aurelian Ciobanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 29 draws, 61 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelian Ciobanu?
148 games by Aurelian Ciobanu 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.