Prepare against Christian Pirvu
Romania · World #50,487 classical · FIDE ID 1245732
When preparing against Christian Pirvu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 60 games by Christian Pirvu, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Pirvu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Pirvu 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 | 1,891 | 1,891 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 27 | 14 | 19 | 45.0% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Pirvu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Pirvu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Pirvu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Pirvu usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Pirvu usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 70.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Christian Pirvu's chess games
All 60 games by Christian Pirvu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Armand Veress | 1,887 | ch-ROM U14 | B34 |
| Apr 2019 | Victor-Andrei Dumbrava | 1,682 | ch-ROM U14 | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Simon-Alexandru Barbu | 1,622 | chT-ROM U20 | A51 |
| Feb 2017 | Stefan-Emilian Prisacaru | 1,595 | ch-ROM U12 | B56 |
| Mar 2018 | Daniel Baciu | 1,478 | ch-ROM U12 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 1,427 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,606 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,201 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,798 |
| chT-ROM U20 | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,719 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Pirvu's chess games?
60 games by Christian Pirvu, from May 2015 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 Christian Pirvu has played.
What does Christian Pirvu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Christian Pirvu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Pirvu answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Christian Pirvu play as White?
As White, Christian Pirvu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Pirvu play as Black?
As Black, Christian Pirvu most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Christian Pirvu's FIDE rating?
Christian Pirvu is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Christian Pirvu played?
Our database contains 60 games by Christian Pirvu, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 19 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Pirvu?
60 games by Christian Pirvu 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.