Prepare against David-Andrei Valean
DEU · World #24,806 classical · FIDE ID 16266455
When preparing against David-Andrei Valean, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 66 games by David-Andrei Valean, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David-Andrei Valean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David-Andrei Valean 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 | 2,020 | 2,020 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,043 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 2,003 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 40.9% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David-Andrei Valean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David-Andrei Valean's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Valean usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Valean usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Valean usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Valean usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Valean usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Valean usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
David-Andrei Valean's chess games
All 66 games by David-Andrei Valean in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 16 | 5/6/5 | 31.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Weronika Racis | 2,016 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | D01 |
| Sep 2026 | Thomas Braeutigam | 2,001 | Deutsche Schnellschach Amateurmeisterschaft 2026 | B | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Bakytzhan Maikenov | 1,959 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | D01 |
| Nov 2023 | Holger Hank | 1,951 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | A29 |
| Sep 2026 | Osmar Sada Borge | 1,911 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPCA Europe Ind 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,437 |
| German Chess Championship 2026 | Handicapped Players | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,026 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,318 |
| 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,891 |
| 25th IPCA WCh 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,147 |
| ch-GER Amateurs | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David-Andrei Valean's chess games?
66 games by David-Andrei Valean, from Apr 2022 to Sep 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-Andrei Valean has played.
What does David-Andrei Valean play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, David-Andrei Valean opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David-Andrei Valean answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does David-Andrei Valean play as White?
As White, David-Andrei Valean's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David-Andrei Valean play as Black?
As Black, David-Andrei Valean most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is David-Andrei Valean's FIDE rating?
David-Andrei Valean is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Sep 2026).
How many games has David-Andrei Valean played?
Our database contains 66 games by David-Andrei Valean, covering Apr 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against David-Andrei Valean?
66 games by David-Andrei Valean 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.