Prepare against Cristian-Clement Daianu
FM · Romania · World #8,159 classical · FIDE ID 1208926
Our database contains 988 games by Cristian-Clement Daianu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian-Clement Daianu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian-Clement Daianu 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 | 2,202 | 2,301 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,279 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,285 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 988 | 347 | 204 | 437 | 35.1% |
| As White | 493 | 193 | 88 | 212 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 495 | 154 | 116 | 225 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian-Clement Daianu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian-Clement Daianu's side.
First moves as White (493 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 462 | 93.7% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 26 | 5.3% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Daianu usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Daianu usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Daianu usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Daianu usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Daianu usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Daianu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 96.2% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.0% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (167 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 64.1% | 38.8% |
| f5 | 38 | 22.8% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 16 | 9.6% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 30.0% |
Cristian-Clement Daianu's chess games
All 988 games by Cristian-Clement Daianu 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: 347 wins, 204 draws, 437 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 80 | 28/13/39 | 35.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 63 | 31/7/25 | 49.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 46 | 16/8/22 | 34.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 41 | 14/7/20 | 34.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 39 | 19/5/15 | 48.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 105 | 41/22/42 | 39.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 61 | 15/21/25 | 24.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 49 | 20/10/19 | 40.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 42 | 12/7/23 | 28.6% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/5/12 | 29.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/6/10 | 27.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 5/8/6 | 26.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,510 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | C54 |
| Feb 2024 | David Brodsky | 2,506 | Titled Tue Late | A84 |
| Aug 2011 | Bryan Smith | 2,503 | Arad Open A | B90 |
| Jun 2020 | Eyal Grinberg | 2,491 | Titled Tue | A16 |
| Oct 2019 | Oskar Wieczorek | 2,490 | Titled Tue | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 495 | 207 | 2,197 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 126 | 65 | 2,213 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 32 | 8 | 2,249 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 24 | 17 | 2,247 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 13 | 8 | 2,361 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 2,169 |
| Arad Open | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,376 |
| ch-EU U10 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian-Clement Daianu's chess games?
988 games by Cristian-Clement Daianu, 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 Cristian-Clement Daianu has played.
What does Cristian-Clement Daianu play on the first move as White?
Across 493 games with White in our database, Cristian-Clement Daianu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian-Clement Daianu answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Cristian-Clement Daianu play as White?
As White, Cristian-Clement Daianu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (80 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Italian Game (46 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 493 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian-Clement Daianu play as Black?
As Black, Cristian-Clement Daianu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (105 games, 39.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (61 games, 24.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (49 games, 40.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 495 games.
What is Cristian-Clement Daianu's FIDE rating?
Cristian-Clement Daianu is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Cristian-Clement Daianu played?
Our database contains 988 games by Cristian-Clement Daianu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 347 wins, 204 draws, 437 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian-Clement Daianu?
988 games by Cristian-Clement Daianu 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.