Prepare against Constantin Baltac
Romania · World #131,865 classical · FIDE ID 1205358
When preparing against Constantin Baltac, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Constantin Baltac, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Constantin Baltac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constantin Baltac 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 | 1,612 | 2,073 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,600 | 1,848 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,535 | 1,743 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 29.0% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 706 rated games against 440 different opponents, across 104 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 308 | 116 | 74 | 118 | 37.7% | 1,651 | 1,607 | 8 |
| Rapid | 250 | 115 | 36 | 99 | 46.0% | 1,566 | 1,573 | 9 |
| Blitz | 148 | 65 | 16 | 67 | 43.9% | 1,584 | 1,530 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 189 | 20 | 23 | 146 | 10.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 373 | 191 | 80 | 102 | 51.2% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 74 | 30 | 6 | 38 | 1,712 | 1,592 |
| 2025 | 124 | 57 | 17 | 50 | 1,606 | 1,602 |
| 2024 | 86 | 38 | 16 | 32 | 1,560 | 1,543 |
| 2023 | 62 | 30 | 13 | 19 | 1,345 | 1,403 |
| 2022 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1,378 | 1,399 |
| 2021 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 1,389 | 1,406 |
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1,372 | 1,452 |
| 2019 | 57 | 25 | 14 | 18 | 1,592 | 1,616 |
| 2018 | 55 | 22 | 11 | 22 | 1,551 | 1,561 |
| 2017 | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 1,633 | 1,604 |
| 2016 | 36 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 1,676 | 1,637 |
| 2015 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1,738 | 1,738 |
| 2014 | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1,834 | 1,759 |
| 2013 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 1,805 | 1,765 |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1,801 | 1,801 |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1,810 | 1,890 |
| 2008 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2,062 | 1,706 |
| 2007 | 33 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1,980 | 1,698 |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2,184 | 1,784 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Constantin Baltac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Constantin Baltac's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Baltac usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Baltac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Baltac usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Baltac usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Baltac usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Constantin Baltac's chess games
All 31 games by Constantin Baltac in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Mihnea-Cristian Constantinescu | 2,230 | Centrocoop June Open A | B16 |
| Jan 1998 | Aurel Mik | 2,175 | Centrocoop June Open A | B24 |
| Jun 1999 | Teodor-Vasile Martin | 2,103 | Centrocoop June Open A | B08 |
| Jun 1999 | Mitica Grigore | 2,057 | Centrocoop June Open A | D77 |
| Jan 1998 | Vadim Tkachenko | 2,000 | Centrocoop June Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 22 | 9 | 2,107 |
| Cupa Rotary Unity Pitesti - Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,605 |
| Cupa Rotary Unity Pitesti - Rapid | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-ROM sf | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,933 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constantin Baltac's chess games?
31 games by Constantin Baltac, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Constantin Baltac has played.
What does Constantin Baltac play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Constantin Baltac opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constantin Baltac answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Constantin Baltac play as White?
As White, Constantin Baltac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constantin Baltac play as Black?
As Black, Constantin Baltac most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Constantin Baltac's FIDE rating?
Constantin Baltac is currently rated 1,612 in classical chess, 1,600 in rapid and 1,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Constantin Baltac played?
Our database contains 31 games by Constantin Baltac, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constantin Baltac?
31 games by Constantin Baltac 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.