Prepare against Catalin-Lucian Patrascu
FM · Romania · World #5,460 classical · FIDE ID 1229052
When preparing against Catalin-Lucian Patrascu, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.3% over 33 games.
Our database contains 540 games by Catalin-Lucian Patrascu, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Catalin-Lucian Patrascu 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 | 2,261 | 2,321 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,240 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,258 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 195 | 113 | 232 | 36.1% |
| As White | 265 | 110 | 61 | 94 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 275 | 85 | 52 | 138 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's side.
First moves as White (265 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 202 | 76.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 11.3% | 43.3% |
| c4 | 17 | 6.4% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues Nf3 (53.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues d4 (43.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Patrascu usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 64.9% | 44.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.3% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 13 | 11.4% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.1% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 67.0% | 43.7% |
| d5 | 18 | 17.0% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 7 | 6.6% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's chess games
All 540 games by Catalin-Lucian Patrascu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 195 wins, 113 draws, 232 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 33 | 9/10/14 | 27.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 1/0/9 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Milos Perunovic | 2,612 | chT-ROM | B51 |
| Sep 2018 | Anton Smirnov | 2,549 | Titled Tue | C63 |
| Nov 2018 | Levente Vajda | 2,547 | chT-ROM | C84 |
| Jan 2018 | Luca Jr Moroni | 2,547 | Titled Tue | A47 |
| May 2024 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,535 | Titled Tue Early | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 174 | 66 | 2,217 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 49 | 20.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,081 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 22 | 11 | 2,204 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2017 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,365 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,046 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,261 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's chess games?
540 games by Catalin-Lucian Patrascu, from Jan 2011 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 Catalin-Lucian Patrascu has played.
What does Catalin-Lucian Patrascu play on the first move as White?
Across 265 games with White in our database, Catalin-Lucian Patrascu opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Catalin-Lucian Patrascu answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Catalin-Lucian Patrascu play as White?
As White, Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Catalin-Lucian Patrascu play as Black?
As Black, Catalin-Lucian Patrascu most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Catalin-Lucian Patrascu's FIDE rating?
Catalin-Lucian Patrascu is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Catalin-Lucian Patrascu played?
Our database contains 540 games by Catalin-Lucian Patrascu, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 113 draws, 232 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Catalin-Lucian Patrascu?
540 games by Catalin-Lucian Patrascu 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.