Prepare against David Cr. Radu
CM · Romania · World #9,686 classical · FIDE ID 1265717
Our database contains 193 games by David Cr. Radu, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Cr. Radu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Cr. Radu 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 | 2,175 | 2,237 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,211 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,067 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 69 | 37 | 87 | 35.8% |
| As White | 94 | 38 | 20 | 36 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 99 | 31 | 17 | 51 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Cr. Radu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Cr. Radu's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 74.5% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 14 | 14.9% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Radu usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Radu usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Radu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Radu usually continues Bf4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Radu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Radu usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 70.4% | 28.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.5% | 35.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 88.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
David Cr. Radu's chess games
All 193 games by David Cr. Radu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 69 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/3/14 | 29.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,482 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jul 2021 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue | B67 |
| May 2022 | Marius-Nicolae Ceteras | 2,389 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | C42 |
| Feb 2022 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,367 | ch-ROM | B07 |
| Jun 2022 | Nils Richter | 2,359 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 37 | 14 | 2,124 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,110 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 11 | 1,474 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 15 | 8 | 1,682 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,732 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,723 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Cr. Radu's chess games?
193 games by David Cr. Radu, from Sep 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 Cr. Radu has played.
What does David Cr. Radu play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, David Cr. Radu opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Cr. Radu answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Cr. Radu play as White?
As White, David Cr. Radu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Cr. Radu play as Black?
As Black, David Cr. Radu most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is David Cr. Radu's FIDE rating?
David Cr. Radu is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2024).
How many games has David Cr. Radu played?
Our database contains 193 games by David Cr. Radu, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 37 draws, 87 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Cr. Radu?
193 games by David Cr. Radu 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.