Prepare against Daniel Chiriac
Moldova · World #19,001 classical · FIDE ID 13907247
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Chiriac, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Chiriac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Chiriac 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 | 2,066 | 2,075 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,975 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 30.9% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Chiriac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Chiriac's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Chiriac usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Daniel Chiriac's chess games
All 68 games by Daniel Chiriac in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexandr Ogleznev | 2,326 | Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | B30 |
| Oct 2019 | Vasile-Benone Rosca | 2,017 | Targu Mures Open | B23 |
| Aug 2016 | Safar Harutyunyan | 1,867 | 26th EU-ch U12 | B88 |
| Aug 2016 | David Schernthaner | 1,844 | 26th EU-ch U12 | B80 |
| Oct 2014 | Marc Morgunov | 1,838 | 24th ch-EU U10 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Kishinev Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,529 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,738 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 24th ch-EU U10 | 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1,956 |
| Moscow ACF Botvinnik Memorial | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 2,258 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Chiriac's chess games?
68 games by Daniel Chiriac, from Jul 2014 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 Daniel Chiriac has played.
What does Daniel Chiriac play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Daniel Chiriac opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Chiriac answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Daniel Chiriac play as White?
As White, Daniel Chiriac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Chiriac play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Chiriac most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Daniel Chiriac's FIDE rating?
Daniel Chiriac is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Daniel Chiriac played?
Our database contains 68 games by Daniel Chiriac, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Chiriac?
68 games by Daniel Chiriac 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.