Prepare against Constantin Baluta
IM · Romania · World #51,708 classical · FIDE ID 1201204
Our database contains 50 games by Constantin Baluta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Constantin Baluta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constantin Baluta 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 | 1,886 | 2,197 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,859 | 2,139 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 2,139 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 26.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Constantin Baluta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Constantin Baluta's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 38.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 38.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Baluta usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Baluta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Baluta usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Baluta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 90.9% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Constantin Baluta's chess games
All 50 games by Constantin Baluta 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Vladimir Melnikov | 2,195 | Centrocoop Sept Open | C50 |
| Sep 1999 | Mihai Socoteanu | 2,155 | Centrocoop Sept Open | D55 |
| Jan 2000 | Eva Rendi | 2,081 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | C47 |
| Nov 2019 | Guenter Andreas | 1,935 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | D30 |
| Sep 1999 | Gabriel-Andrei Grecescu | 1,900 | Centrocoop Sept Open | A73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Dreptatea | 1996 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,893 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open | 1999 | 8 | 5 | 2,221 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,381 |
| 06th Saint Affrique Open | 1998 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,003 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,274 |
| chT2-ROM | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constantin Baluta's chess games?
50 games by Constantin Baluta, 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 Constantin Baluta has played.
What does Constantin Baluta play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Constantin Baluta opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constantin Baluta answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Constantin Baluta play as White?
As White, Constantin Baluta's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constantin Baluta play as Black?
As Black, Constantin Baluta most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Constantin Baluta's FIDE rating?
Constantin Baluta is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,859 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Constantin Baluta played?
Our database contains 50 games by Constantin Baluta, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 20 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constantin Baluta?
50 games by Constantin Baluta 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.