Prepare against David Saioc
Romania · World #12,309 classical · FIDE ID 1269569
Our database contains 105 games by David Saioc, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Saioc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Saioc 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 | 2,137 | 2,147 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,068 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,018 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 33 | 18 | 54 | 31.4% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 12 | 21 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 52 | 13 | 6 | 33 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Saioc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Saioc's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 52.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 14 | 26.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.2% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.5% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Saioc usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Saioc usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Saioc usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Saioc usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Saioc usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Saioc usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 21.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
David Saioc's chess games
All 105 games by David Saioc in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Robin-Alexandru Dragomirescu | 2,343 | Sebes GP Open | E60 |
| Nov 2022 | Andrei Filip | 2,331 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | E06 |
| Dec 2022 | Tudor-Vlad Sfarlog | 2,283 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | A10 |
| Apr 2022 | Filip Magold | 2,203 | ch-ROM U14 | A10 |
| Sep 2022 | Miras Asylov | 2,144 | Wch U14 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 1,219 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,679 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,765 |
| Wch U14 | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 2,063 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Saioc's chess games?
105 games by David Saioc, from Dec 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 Saioc has played.
What does David Saioc play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, David Saioc opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Saioc answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does David Saioc play as White?
As White, David Saioc's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Saioc play as Black?
As Black, David Saioc most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (12 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is David Saioc's FIDE rating?
David Saioc is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jun 2026).
How many games has David Saioc played?
Our database contains 105 games by David Saioc, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Saioc?
105 games by David Saioc 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.