Prepare against Daniel Cirjan
Romania · World #67,371 classical · FIDE ID 1212265
When preparing against Daniel Cirjan, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (64%).
Our database contains 60 games by Daniel Cirjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Cirjan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Cirjan 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 | 1,830 | 2,101 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,955 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,937 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 28.3% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Cirjan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Cirjan's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 76.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cirjan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Daniel Cirjan's chess games
All 60 games by Daniel Cirjan 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: 17 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Adam Radnai | 2,322 | 2nd Corund Ceramica Open | A25 |
| Sep 2016 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,252 | 2nd Corund Ceramica Open | B12 |
| Jan 2000 | Horia-Ioan Geanta | 2,242 | Radulescu Memorial | A45 |
| Sep 2016 | Petru-Sebastian Ursan | 2,204 | 2nd Corund Ceramica Open | A81 |
| Apr 2017 | Ivica Raicevic | 2,181 | Niska Banja Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niska Banja Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,001 |
| 2nd Corund Ceramica Open | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,526 |
| 8th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,763 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Cirjan's chess games?
60 games by Daniel Cirjan, 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 Daniel Cirjan has played.
What does Daniel Cirjan play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Daniel Cirjan opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Cirjan answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Daniel Cirjan play as White?
As White, Daniel Cirjan's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Cirjan play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Cirjan most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Daniel Cirjan's FIDE rating?
Daniel Cirjan is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Daniel Cirjan played?
Our database contains 60 games by Daniel Cirjan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 25 draws, 18 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Cirjan?
60 games by Daniel Cirjan 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.