Prepare against Catalin Conon
CM · Spain · World #6,996 classical · FIDE ID 24586846
When preparing against Catalin Conon, expect 1.e4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 136 games by Catalin Conon, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Catalin Conon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catalin Conon 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 | 2,226 | 2,226 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,111 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,006 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 39 | 38 | 59 | 28.7% |
| As White | 73 | 22 | 22 | 29 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 63 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catalin Conon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catalin Conon's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 37.5% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 26.4% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.6% | 44.1% |
| a3 | 5 | 6.9% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Conon usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Conon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Conon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Conon usually continues b3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Conon usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Conon usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 69.6% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 82.6% | 47.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Catalin Conon's chess games
All 136 games by Catalin Conon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 38 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Guido Caprio | 2,435 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Jan 2026 | Simon K Williams | 2,434 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Sandeep Sethuraman | 2,417 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| Dec 2025 | Artur Gabrielian | 2,407 | Titled Tue | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Vingris,Mikelis | 2,339 | Titled Tue | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 56 | 20.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,012 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,741 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,217 |
| Campeonato de Aragón Individual Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,175 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,292 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-II | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,754 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,631 |
Interactive opening tree from all 136 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catalin Conon's chess games?
136 games by Catalin Conon, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Catalin Conon has played.
What does Catalin Conon play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Catalin Conon opens with 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catalin Conon answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Catalin Conon play as White?
As White, Catalin Conon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catalin Conon play as Black?
As Black, Catalin Conon most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Catalin Conon's FIDE rating?
Catalin Conon is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Catalin Conon played?
Our database contains 136 games by Catalin Conon, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 38 draws, 59 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catalin Conon?
136 games by Catalin Conon 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.