Prepare against Costica-Ciprian Nanu
GM · Romania · World #471 classical · FIDE ID 1204580
When preparing against Costica-Ciprian Nanu, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.5% over 39 games.
Our database contains 1,397 games by Costica-Ciprian Nanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Costica-Ciprian Nanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Costica-Ciprian Nanu 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 | 2,517 | 2,535 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,476 | 2,532 | Apr 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,429 | 2,537 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,397 | 631 | 501 | 265 | 45.2% |
| As White | 699 | 334 | 254 | 111 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 698 | 297 | 247 | 154 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Costica-Ciprian Nanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Costica-Ciprian Nanu's side.
First moves as White (699 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 286 | 40.9% | 64.2% |
| d4 | 174 | 24.9% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 128 | 18.3% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 85 | 12.2% | 70.6% |
| a3 | 15 | 2.1% | 73.3% |
| d3 | 4 | 0.6% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 64.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Nanu usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Nanu usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Nanu usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nanu usually continues Nf3 (74.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nanu usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nanu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 146 | 43.5% | 58.6% |
| c6 | 99 | 29.5% | 64.6% |
| g6 | 47 | 14.0% | 62.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 3.6% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.3% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 55.5% | 61.6% |
| d5 | 56 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 19 | 7.4% | 63.2% |
| b5 | 15 | 5.9% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 4.3% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.5% | 55.6% |
Costica-Ciprian Nanu's chess games
All 1,397 games by Costica-Ciprian Nanu 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: 631 wins, 501 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 79 | 37/24/18 | 46.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 53 | 26/24/3 | 49.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 46 | 24/14/8 | 52.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 19/14/8 | 46.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 32 | 14/12/6 | 43.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 12/14/5 | 38.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 65 | 31/20/14 | 47.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 8/22/9 | 20.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 37 | 20/7/10 | 54.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/11/8 | 47.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 14/7/2 | 60.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Evgeny Postny | 2,651 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A28 |
| May 2024 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Nov 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,626 | Sebes GP Open | A16 |
| Apr 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,625 | ch-ROM | A13 |
| Jan 2009 | Oleg Korneev | 2,613 | chT-AUT 0809 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 131 | 72.5 | 2,330 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 122 | 71 | 2,460 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 106 | 61 | 2,447 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 29 | 20 | 2,430 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2002 | 23 | 18 | 2,508 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 22 | 12 | 2,328 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,589 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 21 | 12 | 2,411 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladislav Nevednichy (16 games) · Marius Manolache (15 games) · Constantin Lupulescu (14 games) · Mircea-Emilian Parligras (12 games) · Alexandru Manea (11 games) · Vlad-Cristian Jianu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Costica-Ciprian Nanu's chess games?
1,397 games by Costica-Ciprian Nanu, 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 Costica-Ciprian Nanu has played.
What does Costica-Ciprian Nanu play on the first move as White?
Across 699 games with White in our database, Costica-Ciprian Nanu opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Costica-Ciprian Nanu answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Costica-Ciprian Nanu play as White?
As White, Costica-Ciprian Nanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 46.8% win rate); Indian Defense (53 games, 49.1% win rate); English Opening (46 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 699 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Costica-Ciprian Nanu play as Black?
As Black, Costica-Ciprian Nanu most often plays: Modern Defense (65 games, 47.7% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 20.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (37 games, 54.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 698 games.
What is Costica-Ciprian Nanu's FIDE rating?
Costica-Ciprian Nanu is currently rated 2,517 in classical chess, 2,476 in rapid and 2,429 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,535 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Costica-Ciprian Nanu played?
Our database contains 1,397 games by Costica-Ciprian Nanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 631 wins, 501 draws, 265 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Costica-Ciprian Nanu?
1,397 games by Costica-Ciprian Nanu 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.