Prepare against Diana-Silvana Petculescu
Romania · World #100,603 classical · FIDE ID 1260928
When preparing against Diana-Silvana Petculescu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scotch Game as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 84 games by Diana-Silvana Petculescu, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Diana-Silvana Petculescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Diana-Silvana Petculescu 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 | 1,727 | 1,828 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,781 | 1,806 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,601 | 1,692 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 23 | 18 | 43 | 27.4% |
| As White | 42 | 15 | 8 | 19 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Diana-Silvana Petculescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Diana-Silvana Petculescu's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Petculescu usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Petculescu usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Petculescu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 20.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Diana-Silvana Petculescu's chess games
All 84 games by Diana-Silvana Petculescu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 23 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A51 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Bianca-Alexandra Ciocirlan | 1,727 | Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Iulia-Gabriela Nicu | 1,559 | Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | C41 |
| Feb 2017 | Maria-Ioana Mihalea | 1,279 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | C45 |
| Feb 2017 | Xenia Mazilu | 1,210 | ch-ROM U10 Girls | C47 |
| Mar 2018 | Mihaela Puiulet | 1,205 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | A51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 10 | 1,219 |
| ch-ROM w | 2024 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,579 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,294 |
| ch-EU Union U10 15th | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,474 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,372 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,265 |
| Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,661 |
| ch-ROM U16 Girls | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Diana-Silvana Petculescu's chess games?
84 games by Diana-Silvana Petculescu, from Nov 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 Diana-Silvana Petculescu has played.
What does Diana-Silvana Petculescu play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Diana-Silvana Petculescu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Diana-Silvana Petculescu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Diana-Silvana Petculescu play as White?
As White, Diana-Silvana Petculescu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (19 games, 52.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Diana-Silvana Petculescu play as Black?
As Black, Diana-Silvana Petculescu most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Diana-Silvana Petculescu's FIDE rating?
Diana-Silvana Petculescu is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,781 in rapid and 1,601 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (May 2025).
How many games has Diana-Silvana Petculescu played?
Our database contains 84 games by Diana-Silvana Petculescu, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 18 draws, 43 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Diana-Silvana Petculescu?
84 games by Diana-Silvana Petculescu 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.