Prepare against Cristian-Daniel Oltean
Romania · World #11,219 classical · FIDE ID 1263447
Our database contains 166 games by Cristian-Daniel Oltean, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian-Daniel Oltean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian-Daniel Oltean 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 | 2,151 | 2,158 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,171 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,135 | 2,135 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 46 | 60 | 60 | 27.7% |
| As White | 85 | 24 | 34 | 27 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 81 | 22 | 26 | 33 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian-Daniel Oltean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian-Daniel Oltean's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 97.6% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Oltean usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Oltean usually continues d3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Oltean usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Oltean usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 21.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 39.3% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Cristian-Daniel Oltean's chess games
All 166 games by Cristian-Daniel Oltean in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 46 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 23 | 9/5/9 | 39.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Richard Keresztes | 2,205 | chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | B90 |
| May 2020 | George Albu | 2,142 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | A80 |
| Oct 2021 | Csaba Papp | 2,142 | chT2-HUN Toth 2122 | B06 |
| Sep 2020 | Jonas Eilenberg | 2,113 | ch-EU Online U14 | A08 |
| Oct 2021 | Imre Pal | 2,047 | chT2-HUN Toth 2122 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 1,483 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-EU Online U14 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,982 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,220 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,576 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,827 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian-Daniel Oltean's chess games?
166 games by Cristian-Daniel Oltean, from May 2016 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 Cristian-Daniel Oltean has played.
What does Cristian-Daniel Oltean play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Cristian-Daniel Oltean opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian-Daniel Oltean answers 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games).
What openings does Cristian-Daniel Oltean play as White?
As White, Cristian-Daniel Oltean's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian-Daniel Oltean play as Black?
As Black, Cristian-Daniel Oltean most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Cristian-Daniel Oltean's FIDE rating?
Cristian-Daniel Oltean is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,135 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Cristian-Daniel Oltean played?
Our database contains 166 games by Cristian-Daniel Oltean, covering May 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 60 draws, 60 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian-Daniel Oltean?
166 games by Cristian-Daniel Oltean 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.