Prepare against Diana Angheluta
Romania · World #128,865 classical · FIDE ID 1249363
When preparing against Diana Angheluta, expect 1.c4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 68 games by Diana Angheluta, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diana Angheluta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana Angheluta 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 | 1,649 | 1,649 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,616 | 1,616 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,608 | 1,614 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 31 | 12 | 25 | 45.6% |
| As White | 35 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana Angheluta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana Angheluta's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 91.4% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Angheluta usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Angheluta usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Angheluta usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Angheluta usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 90.5% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Diana Angheluta's chess games
All 68 games by Diana Angheluta in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 31 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Vash Ravi | 1,658 | 2026 SPTW Athena Finals - University | A16 |
| Apr 2016 | Ariana-Roxana Ciocan | 1,555 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | B01 |
| Apr 2016 | Alina-Maria Tudor | 1,356 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | A17 |
| Apr 2018 | Andrada-Paraschiva Bira | 1,280 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | A22 |
| Apr 2018 | Diana-Silvana Petculescu | 1,260 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,091 |
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 1,335 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,301 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,433 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,333 |
| 2026 SPTW Athena Finals - University | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana Angheluta's chess games?
68 games by Diana Angheluta, from Aug 2015 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 Diana Angheluta has played.
What does Diana Angheluta play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Diana Angheluta opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana Angheluta answers 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Diana Angheluta play as White?
As White, Diana Angheluta's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana Angheluta play as Black?
As Black, Diana Angheluta most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Diana Angheluta's FIDE rating?
Diana Angheluta is currently rated 1,649 in classical chess, 1,616 in rapid and 1,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,649 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Diana Angheluta played?
Our database contains 68 games by Diana Angheluta, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana Angheluta?
68 games by Diana Angheluta 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.