Prepare against Claudiu Andrei Zetocha
FM · Slovakia · World #6,802 classical · FIDE ID 14906570
When preparing against Claudiu Andrei Zetocha, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 727 games by Claudiu Andrei Zetocha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudiu Andrei Zetocha 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 | 2,229 | 2,414 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,322 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,359 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 727 | 302 | 262 | 163 | 41.5% |
| As White | 368 | 155 | 143 | 70 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 359 | 147 | 119 | 93 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 285 | 77.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 11.7% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 27 | 7.3% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues d4 (60.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 58.1% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Zetocha usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 149 | 88.2% | 58.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 5.9% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 105 | 82.7% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 22 | 17.3% | 54.5% |
Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's chess games
All 727 games by Claudiu Andrei Zetocha 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: 302 wins, 262 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 57 | 26/22/9 | 45.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 31 | 14/9/8 | 45.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 92 | 35/34/23 | 38.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 50 | 29/9/12 | 58.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 9/12/5 | 34.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/8/6 | 17.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| B41 | English Opening | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Gergely Aczel | 2,549 | chT1W-SVK 1718 | B22 |
| Feb 2001 | Attila Czebe | 2,520 | chT-SVK 0001 | B30 |
| Jan 1994 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,485 | Harkany Tenkes Cup | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Mihail Viorel Ghinda | 2,460 | chT-ROM | C08 |
| Nov 2013 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,453 | chT1W-SVK 1314 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bratislava Slovan Open | 2004 | 52 | 39.5 | 2,429 |
| chT-ROM | 1998 | 39 | 22.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-EU Seniors 50 | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,277 |
| Tatry Open | 2003 | 17 | 13 | 2,425 |
| ch-ROM | 1992 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| chT-SVK 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-SVK 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-SVK 1W 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Karol Motuz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's chess games?
727 games by Claudiu Andrei Zetocha, 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 Claudiu Andrei Zetocha has played.
What does Claudiu Andrei Zetocha play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Claudiu Andrei Zetocha opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudiu Andrei Zetocha answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Claudiu Andrei Zetocha play as White?
As White, Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (57 games, 45.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudiu Andrei Zetocha play as Black?
As Black, Claudiu Andrei Zetocha most often plays: Sicilian (92 games, 38.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (50 games, 58.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 359 games.
What is Claudiu Andrei Zetocha's FIDE rating?
Claudiu Andrei Zetocha is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Claudiu Andrei Zetocha played?
Our database contains 727 games by Claudiu Andrei Zetocha, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 262 draws, 163 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudiu Andrei Zetocha?
727 games by Claudiu Andrei Zetocha 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.