Prepare against David-Alexandru Botea
FM · Romania · World #5,107 classical · FIDE ID 1263293
When preparing against David-Alexandru Botea, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 338 games by David-Alexandru Botea, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David-Alexandru Botea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David-Alexandru Botea 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 | 2,270 | 2,300 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,179 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,039 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 338 | 99 | 66 | 173 | 29.3% |
| As White | 171 | 54 | 35 | 82 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 167 | 45 | 31 | 91 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David-Alexandru Botea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David-Alexandru Botea's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 76.6% | 45.4% |
| d4 | 29 | 17.0% | 20.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 45.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Botea usually continues Nf3 (45.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Botea usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Botea usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 20.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Botea usually continues Nf3 (13.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Botea usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Botea usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 30.3% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 21 | 23.6% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 21 | 23.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 17 | 19.1% | 29.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 49 | 87.5% | 38.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
David-Alexandru Botea's chess games
All 338 games by David-Alexandru Botea in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Aug 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: 99 wins, 66 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/5/14 | 32.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/6/8 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Gerald Hertneck | 2,493 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | C03 |
| Dec 2023 | Adrian Martinez Fernandez | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | A10 |
| Apr 2021 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,344 | Titled Tue | C54 |
| Jun 2021 | Martin Horak | 2,330 | Titled Tue | C55 |
| Jul 2025 | Cristian-Stefan Serban | 2,330 | Romania GP Brasov | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 113 | 38 | 2,085 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 2,232 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,322 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,102 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,700 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,603 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David-Alexandru Botea's chess games?
338 games by David-Alexandru Botea, from Mar 2016 to Aug 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 David-Alexandru Botea has played.
What does David-Alexandru Botea play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, David-Alexandru Botea opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David-Alexandru Botea answers 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does David-Alexandru Botea play as White?
As White, David-Alexandru Botea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David-Alexandru Botea play as Black?
As Black, David-Alexandru Botea most often plays: Pirc Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 167 games.
What is David-Alexandru Botea's FIDE rating?
David-Alexandru Botea is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Sep 2025).
How many games has David-Alexandru Botea played?
Our database contains 338 games by David-Alexandru Botea, covering Mar 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 66 draws, 173 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David-Alexandru Botea?
338 games by David-Alexandru Botea 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.