Prepare against Cristinel Sorbun
Romania · World #75,041 classical · FIDE ID 1205404
When preparing against Cristinel Sorbun, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (88%).
Our database contains 79 games by Cristinel Sorbun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristinel Sorbun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristinel Sorbun 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 | 1,805 | 2,110 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,093 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 32 | 19 | 28 | 40.5% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 16 | 7 | 15 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristinel Sorbun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristinel Sorbun's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 70.7% | 58.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 4 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Sorbun usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sorbun usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Sorbun usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Sorbun usually continues f3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sorbun usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 60.0% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 32.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 87.5% | 78.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Cristinel Sorbun's chess games
All 79 games by Cristinel Sorbun 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: 32 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C21 | Center Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Mieses Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Siegfried Schmid | 2,241 | Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | A53 |
| Aug 2003 | Calin Dragomirescu | 2,229 | Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post B | A53 |
| Jan 1998 | Constantin Vasile | 2,185 | Centrocoop Sept Open A | C44 |
| Aug 2002 | Grigore Fugulyan | 2,087 | Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | A55 |
| Aug 2002 | Martin Stuermer | 2,052 | Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 22 | 13.5 | 1,838 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Banc Post B | 2003 | 11 | 7 | 2,211 |
| Timisoara Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,197 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,790 |
| Mos Craciun Open | 2000 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristinel Sorbun's chess games?
79 games by Cristinel Sorbun, 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 Cristinel Sorbun has played.
What does Cristinel Sorbun play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Cristinel Sorbun opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.d3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristinel Sorbun answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Cristinel Sorbun play as White?
As White, Cristinel Sorbun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Center Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristinel Sorbun play as Black?
As Black, Cristinel Sorbun most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Cristinel Sorbun's FIDE rating?
Cristinel Sorbun is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Cristinel Sorbun played?
Our database contains 79 games by Cristinel Sorbun, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 19 draws, 28 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristinel Sorbun?
79 games by Cristinel Sorbun 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.