Prepare against Costel Voda
Romania · World #92,887 classical · FIDE ID 1201492
When preparing against Costel Voda, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 74 games by Costel Voda, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Costel Voda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Costel Voda 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 | 1,750 | 1,995 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,967 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,943 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 43.2% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Costel Voda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Costel Voda's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 90.0% | 63.9% |
| a4 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 63.9% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Voda usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Voda usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Voda usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- 1.a4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Voda usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Voda usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 84.0% | 52.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Costel Voda's chess games
All 74 games by Costel Voda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Ware Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Gabor Nagy | 2,156 | 11th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | A28 |
| Aug 2016 | Christoph Steinhart | 2,038 | 19th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | B25 |
| Aug 2006 | Florin-Iulian Dobre | 1,972 | 9th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Stefan Huber | 1,949 | 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | B19 |
| Aug 2006 | Pal Szebeni-Janosi | 1,910 | 9th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 9th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,110 |
| 13th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 1,989 |
| 14th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,963 |
| 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,928 |
| 11th Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| 19th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,733 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Costel Voda's chess games?
74 games by Costel Voda, from Oct 2008 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 Costel Voda has played.
What does Costel Voda play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Costel Voda opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.a4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Costel Voda answers 1...e5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Costel Voda play as White?
As White, Costel Voda's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Costel Voda play as Black?
As Black, Costel Voda most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Costel Voda's FIDE rating?
Costel Voda is currently rated 1,750 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Costel Voda played?
Our database contains 74 games by Costel Voda, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 21 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Costel Voda?
74 games by Costel Voda 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.