Prepare against Dan Cimpoiasu
Romania · World #58,228 classical · FIDE ID 1202413
Our database contains 37 games by Dan Cimpoiasu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dan Cimpoiasu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dan Cimpoiasu 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 | 1,862 | 1,971 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,877 | 1,936 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,898 | Dec 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 24.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Cimpoiasu usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Cimpoiasu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Cimpoiasu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Cimpoiasu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cimpoiasu usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Dan Cimpoiasu's chess games
All 37 games by Dan Cimpoiasu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Rusalim Pavel Ardelean | 1,785 | ch-ROM | B46 |
| May 2014 | Victor Meleg | 1,754 | ch-ROM | E11 |
| Mar 2020 | Alexandru Sachilaru | 1,745 | Bicaz City Cup | A84 |
| Oct 2013 | Mihai Bacila | 1,690 | chT2-ROM | A55 |
| Mar 2020 | Gheorghe Sandulescu | 1,632 | Bicaz City Cup | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,856 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,987 |
| Ploiesti Conpet Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,044 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,154 |
| Jupiter FISCA Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,703 |
| 20th Cap Aurora Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,836 |
| Jupiter Fisca Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dan Cimpoiasu's chess games?
37 games by Dan Cimpoiasu, from Oct 2007 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 Dan Cimpoiasu has played.
What does Dan Cimpoiasu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Dan Cimpoiasu opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dan Cimpoiasu answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Dan Cimpoiasu play as White?
As White, Dan Cimpoiasu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dan Cimpoiasu play as Black?
As Black, Dan Cimpoiasu most often plays: Horwitz Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Dan Cimpoiasu's FIDE rating?
Dan Cimpoiasu is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,877 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Dan Cimpoiasu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Dan Cimpoiasu, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dan Cimpoiasu?
37 games by Dan Cimpoiasu 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.