Prepare against Cicirone Spulber
FM · Romania · World #42,438 classical · FIDE ID 1200569
Our database contains 205 games by Cicirone Spulber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cicirone Spulber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cicirone Spulber 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 | 1,924 | 2,349 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 2,180 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,081 | 2,121 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 66 | 85 | 54 | 32.2% |
| As White | 101 | 37 | 42 | 22 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 104 | 29 | 43 | 32 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cicirone Spulber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cicirone Spulber's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 56 | 55.4% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 34.7% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 6.9% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Spulber usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Spulber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Spulber usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Spulber usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Spulber usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Spulber usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 12 | 22.2% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 71.8% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 28.2% | 77.3% |
Cicirone Spulber's chess games
All 205 games by Cicirone Spulber 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: 66 wins, 85 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 29 | 9/15/5 | 31.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 3/10/8 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,443 | ch-ROM | A46 |
| Jan 1992 | Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu | 2,430 | Bucharest B | D43 |
| Feb 2009 | Alexandru Manea | 2,409 | ch-ROM | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Marius-Nicolae Ceteras | 2,395 | chT2-ROM | D48 |
| Feb 2012 | Teodor Anton | 2,393 | ch-ROM | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 41 | 21 | 2,289 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 25 | 15 | 2,297 |
| Techirghiol | 2000 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,494 |
| chT-ROM | 2013 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,254 |
| Bucharest B | 1992 | 13 | 8 | 2,461 |
| chT2-ROM | 2000 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,335 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc-B | 1993 | 11 | 4 | 2,242 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cicirone Spulber's chess games?
205 games by Cicirone Spulber, 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 Cicirone Spulber has played.
What does Cicirone Spulber play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Cicirone Spulber opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cicirone Spulber answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Cicirone Spulber play as White?
As White, Cicirone Spulber's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (29 games, 31.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cicirone Spulber play as Black?
As Black, Cicirone Spulber most often plays: Slav Defense (21 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Cicirone Spulber's FIDE rating?
Cicirone Spulber is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 2,081 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,349 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Cicirone Spulber played?
Our database contains 205 games by Cicirone Spulber, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 85 draws, 54 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cicirone Spulber?
205 games by Cicirone Spulber 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.