Prepare against Calin Dragomirescu
FM · Romania · World #32,747 classical · FIDE ID 1200895
When preparing against Calin Dragomirescu, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 341 games by Calin Dragomirescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Calin Dragomirescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calin Dragomirescu 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 | 1,970 | 2,264 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,186 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,112 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 341 | 103 | 93 | 145 | 30.2% |
| As White | 168 | 54 | 51 | 63 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 173 | 49 | 42 | 82 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calin Dragomirescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calin Dragomirescu's side.
First moves as White (168 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 64.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 19.0% | 35.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 8.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 5 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 35.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Dragomirescu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 46 | 52.9% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 17 | 19.5% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 17 | 19.5% | 32.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 59.6% | 33.8% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Calin Dragomirescu's chess games
All 341 games by Calin Dragomirescu 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: 103 wins, 93 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 32 | 15/10/7 | 46.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 11/9/5 | 44.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 20/13/26 | 33.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E62 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Ranko Szuhanek | 2,449 | 3rd Satu Mare Foisor Blitz | D15 |
| Feb 2011 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,427 | ch-ROM Open | E07 |
| Nov 2006 | Iulian Sofronie | 2,421 | ch-ROM | E07 |
| Dec 2004 | Nicolae-Costel Burnoiu | 2,411 | Bucharest Winter Cup | E04 |
| May 2023 | Mathias Womacka | 2,396 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 69 | 22 | 2,083 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 55 | 26 | 2,131 |
| chT-ROM | 2014 | 50 | 18.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,081 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post B | 2003 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,291 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| Deva tt | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,031 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calin Dragomirescu's chess games?
341 games by Calin Dragomirescu, 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 Calin Dragomirescu has played.
What does Calin Dragomirescu play on the first move as White?
Across 168 games with White in our database, Calin Dragomirescu opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calin Dragomirescu answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Calin Dragomirescu play as White?
As White, Calin Dragomirescu's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (32 games, 46.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 168 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calin Dragomirescu play as Black?
As Black, Calin Dragomirescu most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Calin Dragomirescu's FIDE rating?
Calin Dragomirescu is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,264 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Calin Dragomirescu played?
Our database contains 341 games by Calin Dragomirescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 93 draws, 145 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calin Dragomirescu?
341 games by Calin Dragomirescu 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.