Prepare against Calin Gheorghiu
FM · Romania · World #3,666 classical · FIDE ID 1200305
When preparing against Calin Gheorghiu, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 19.0% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,116 games by Calin Gheorghiu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Calin Gheorghiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Calin Gheorghiu 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 | 2,313 | 2,378 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,245 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,288 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,116 | 471 | 141 | 504 | 42.2% |
| As White | 554 | 250 | 68 | 236 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 562 | 221 | 73 | 268 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Calin Gheorghiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Calin Gheorghiu's side.
First moves as White (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 313 | 56.5% | 51.3% |
| d4 | 200 | 36.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 14 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues d4 (43.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Gheorghiu usually continues e4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 143 | 49.8% | 53.5% |
| e6 | 102 | 35.5% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 13 | 4.5% | 42.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 86.0% | 45.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Calin Gheorghiu's chess games
All 1,116 games by Calin Gheorghiu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 471 wins, 141 draws, 504 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 55 | 26/1/28 | 47.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 55 | 20/8/27 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 26 | 15/4/7 | 57.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/4/7 | 56.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 16/2/5 | 69.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 27/5/20 | 51.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 34 | 16/1/17 | 47.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 34 | 15/3/16 | 44.1% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/4/14 | 43.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 30 | 8/2/20 | 26.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Alexey Sarana | 2,668 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Jan 2023 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,661 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Apr 2020 | Aryan Tari | 2,634 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| May 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 690 | 318.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-ROM | 2021 | 60 | 35 | 2,213 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 25 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,153 |
| Romanian Open | 2021 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 6 | 2,182 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2014 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Calin Gheorghiu's chess games?
1,116 games by Calin Gheorghiu, from Oct 2007 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 Calin Gheorghiu has played.
What does Calin Gheorghiu play on the first move as White?
Across 554 games with White in our database, Calin Gheorghiu opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Calin Gheorghiu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Calin Gheorghiu play as White?
As White, Calin Gheorghiu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Sicilian (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 57.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 554 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Calin Gheorghiu play as Black?
As Black, Calin Gheorghiu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 51.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (34 games, 47.1% win rate); Catalan (34 games, 44.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 562 games.
What is Calin Gheorghiu's FIDE rating?
Calin Gheorghiu is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,378 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Calin Gheorghiu played?
Our database contains 1,116 games by Calin Gheorghiu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 471 wins, 141 draws, 504 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Calin Gheorghiu?
1,116 games by Calin Gheorghiu 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.