Prepare against Daniel Hristodorescu
FM · Romania · World #14,526 classical · FIDE ID 1203100
Our database contains 629 games by Daniel Hristodorescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Hristodorescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Hristodorescu 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 | 2,110 | 2,307 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,189 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,247 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 629 | 247 | 135 | 247 | 39.3% |
| As White | 316 | 125 | 78 | 113 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 313 | 122 | 57 | 134 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Hristodorescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Hristodorescu's side.
First moves as White (316 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 98.7% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues Nf3 (49.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues d4 (46.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues dxc5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hristodorescu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 96 | 63.2% | 47.9% |
| c6 | 51 | 33.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 103 | 96.3% | 49.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Daniel Hristodorescu's chess games
All 629 games by Daniel Hristodorescu 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: 247 wins, 135 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 44 | 18/9/17 | 40.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 41 | 17/11/13 | 41.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 30 | 12/9/9 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 10/4/11 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| E60 | English Opening | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Andrey Zontakh | 2,556 | 13th EU-ch | B11 |
| Apr 2020 | Johann Hjartarson | 2,525 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| Jun 2020 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Tue | C56 |
| Jul 2020 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,457 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| May 2004 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,453 | Syre Memorial Open 27th | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 143 | 53.5 | 2,154 |
| chT-ROM | 2009 | 25 | 10 | 2,336 |
| Bucharest1 | 1995 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 22 | 13 | 2,334 |
| Bucharest Fest IM | 1998 | 14 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Bucharest Candidatilor | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,302 |
| 13th EU-ch | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,298 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Hristodorescu's chess games?
629 games by Daniel Hristodorescu, 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 Hristodorescu has played.
What does Daniel Hristodorescu play on the first move as White?
Across 316 games with White in our database, Daniel Hristodorescu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Hristodorescu answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Hristodorescu play as White?
As White, Daniel Hristodorescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (30 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 316 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Hristodorescu play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Hristodorescu most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 313 games.
What is Daniel Hristodorescu's FIDE rating?
Daniel Hristodorescu is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Daniel Hristodorescu played?
Our database contains 629 games by Daniel Hristodorescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 247 wins, 135 draws, 247 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Hristodorescu?
629 games by Daniel Hristodorescu 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.