Prepare against Christian Stanescu
DEU · World #28,294 classical · FIDE ID 4643224
Our database contains 125 games by Christian Stanescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Stanescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Stanescu 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 | 1,996 | 2,156 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,110 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,075 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 40 | 51 | 34 | 32.0% |
| As White | 67 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Stanescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Stanescu's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 47.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 26.9% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.4% | 46.2% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.5% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Stanescu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 69.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 27.6% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Christian Stanescu's chess games
All 125 games by Christian Stanescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 40 wins, 51 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Dmitrij Scerbin | 2,392 | Pardubice Telecom Open | A35 |
| Jan 1996 | Clemens Werner | 2,325 | Regensburg Open | A21 |
| Feb 1999 | A. Schwarz | 2,230 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9899 | A16 |
| Jan 1996 | Hubert Beutel | 2,215 | Regensburg Open | E60 |
| Feb 2003 | Thomas Pieper | 2,210 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Wuerttemberg U20 | 1997 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,063 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,090 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,931 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post A2 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,196 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,209 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| ch-Stuttgart | 1993 | 7 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Stanescu's chess games?
125 games by Christian Stanescu, from Apr 2003 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 Stanescu has played.
What does Christian Stanescu play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Christian Stanescu opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Stanescu answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Christian Stanescu play as White?
As White, Christian Stanescu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Stanescu play as Black?
As Black, Christian Stanescu most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Christian Stanescu's FIDE rating?
Christian Stanescu is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Christian Stanescu played?
Our database contains 125 games by Christian Stanescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 51 draws, 34 losses (32.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Stanescu?
125 games by Christian Stanescu 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.