Prepare against Cristian Dimitriu
Argentina · World #39,472 classical · FIDE ID 109932
When preparing against Cristian Dimitriu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 74 games by Cristian Dimitriu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Dimitriu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Dimitriu 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 | 1,937 | 2,088 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,050 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 2,064 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 31 | 5 | 38 | 41.9% |
| As White | 34 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 4 | 23 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Dimitriu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Dimitriu's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 54.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dimitriu usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Dimitriu usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Dimitriu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| h6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Cristian Dimitriu's chess games
All 74 games by Cristian Dimitriu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 5 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,505 | Buenos Aires Open | B39 |
| Oct 1997 | Facundo Quiroga | 2,340 | 23rd Buenos Aires COOP | B26 |
| Sep 2020 | Andres Eloy Perez Candelas | 2,255 | Arcelor Mittal Open | C41 |
| Jul 2020 | Rafael Jabie | 2,090 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | B25 |
| Jun 2024 | Ernesto Alvarez | 2,002 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,865 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,998 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,819 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,828 |
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 6 | 2 | 1,716 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,802 |
| Najdorf Festival Open | 1998 | 3 | 2 | 2,493 |
| Neuquen Las Balsas Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Dimitriu's chess games?
74 games by Cristian Dimitriu, from Apr 2003 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 Dimitriu has played.
What does Cristian Dimitriu play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Cristian Dimitriu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Dimitriu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...h6 (7% of games).
What openings does Cristian Dimitriu play as White?
As White, Cristian Dimitriu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Dimitriu play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Dimitriu most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Cristian Dimitriu's FIDE rating?
Cristian Dimitriu is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Cristian Dimitriu played?
Our database contains 74 games by Cristian Dimitriu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 5 draws, 38 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Dimitriu?
74 games by Cristian Dimitriu 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.