Prepare against Claudiu Prunescu
FM · CHE · World #9,801 classical · FIDE ID 1207210
When preparing against Claudiu Prunescu, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 80 games by Claudiu Prunescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Claudiu Prunescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Claudiu Prunescu 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 | 2,173 | 2,344 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,316 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 27 | 13 | 40 | 33.8% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 7 | 25 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Claudiu Prunescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Claudiu Prunescu's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 65.7% | 52.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 20.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Prunescu usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
Claudiu Prunescu's chess games
All 80 games by Claudiu Prunescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Viesturs Meijers | 2,470 | Geneve Open A | A30 |
| Nov 2023 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,336 | Titled Tue Late | B36 |
| Nov 2005 | Marius Moraru | 2,327 | ch-ROM | B20 |
| Dec 2025 | Vit Vilimek | 2,174 | Titled Tue | D91 |
| Aug 2014 | Tristan Debray | 2,173 | 31st Geneve Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 6 | 2,022 |
| ch-ROM | 2007 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 2,187 |
| 31st Geneve Open | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,305 |
| 22nd Lenk Open | 2010 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,269 |
| Bucharest Open | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,201 |
| Belp Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| 6th Monthey Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Claudiu Prunescu's chess games?
80 games by Claudiu Prunescu, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Prunescu has played.
What does Claudiu Prunescu play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Claudiu Prunescu opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Claudiu Prunescu answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Claudiu Prunescu play as White?
As White, Claudiu Prunescu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Claudiu Prunescu play as Black?
As Black, Claudiu Prunescu most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Claudiu Prunescu's FIDE rating?
Claudiu Prunescu is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Claudiu Prunescu played?
Our database contains 80 games by Claudiu Prunescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Claudiu Prunescu?
80 games by Claudiu Prunescu 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.