Prepare against Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev
IM · Romania · World #1,639 classical · FIDE ID 1260898
Our database contains 631 games by Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev 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 | 2,402 | 2,422 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,342 | 2,397 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,394 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 631 | 309 | 143 | 179 | 49.0% |
| As White | 311 | 161 | 80 | 70 | 51.8% |
| As Black | 320 | 148 | 63 | 109 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 297 | 95.5% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.5% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues b3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Cnejev usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 141 | 88.7% | 58.2% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.0% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 86 | 80.4% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 17.8% | 71.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's chess games
All 631 games by Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 309 wins, 143 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 49 | 25/9/15 | 51.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 35 | 20/5/10 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 48 | 18/12/18 | 37.5% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Tomas Laurusas | 2,566 | 15th Vojvodina Open | B00 |
| May 2022 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,554 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | C60 |
| Sep 2025 | David Gavrilescu | 2,531 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | C29 |
| Oct 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,521 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Jul 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 149 | 83.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 25 | 15 | 2,339 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,097 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O18 | 2026 | 17 | 11 | 2,297 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,521 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| Wch U14 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,358 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's chess games?
631 games by Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev, from Oct 2015 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 Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev has played.
What does Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev play as White?
As White, Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (49 games, 51.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (38 games, 44.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (35 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev most often plays: Indian Defense (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Catalan (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev's FIDE rating?
Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev is currently rated 2,402 in classical chess, 2,342 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev played?
Our database contains 631 games by Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 309 wins, 143 draws, 179 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev?
631 games by Vladimir-Alexandru Cnejev 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.