Prepare against Daniel-Vasilica Popescu
Romania · World #24,954 classical · FIDE ID 1232096
When preparing against Daniel-Vasilica Popescu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%).
Our database contains 74 games by Daniel-Vasilica Popescu, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel-Vasilica Popescu 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 | 2,018 | 2,163 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,062 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,993 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 23 | 7 | 44 | 31.1% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 5 | 19 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 2 | 25 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 94.6% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Popescu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Popescu usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Popescu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Popescu usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 10 | 55.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's chess games
All 74 games by Daniel-Vasilica Popescu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 23 wins, 7 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A92 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Vladimir Danilov | 2,385 | chT-ROM | A45 |
| Feb 2022 | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | 2,334 | ch-ROM | B70 |
| Sep 2023 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,308 | chT-ROM | B12 |
| Feb 2012 | Cristian-Gabriel Voiteanu | 2,304 | ch-ROM | A42 |
| Sep 2025 | B Itkis | 2,247 | TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 35 | 8.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 20 | 11 | 2,073 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,931 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,118 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's chess games?
74 games by Daniel-Vasilica Popescu, from Mar 2011 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-Vasilica Popescu has played.
What does Daniel-Vasilica Popescu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Daniel-Vasilica Popescu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel-Vasilica Popescu answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Daniel-Vasilica Popescu play as White?
As White, Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel-Vasilica Popescu play as Black?
As Black, Daniel-Vasilica Popescu most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Daniel-Vasilica Popescu's FIDE rating?
Daniel-Vasilica Popescu is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Daniel-Vasilica Popescu played?
Our database contains 74 games by Daniel-Vasilica Popescu, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 7 draws, 44 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel-Vasilica Popescu?
74 games by Daniel-Vasilica Popescu 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.