Prepare against Dragos Ciornei
DEU · World #18,229 classical · FIDE ID 4619200
When preparing against Dragos Ciornei, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 505 games by Dragos Ciornei, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragos Ciornei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragos Ciornei 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 | 2,073 | 2,234 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,155 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,257 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 505 | 163 | 180 | 162 | 32.3% |
| As White | 251 | 85 | 91 | 75 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 254 | 78 | 89 | 87 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragos Ciornei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragos Ciornei's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 248 | 98.8% | 52.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues Nf3 (49.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ciornei usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 91 | 85.8% | 47.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 79.2% | 49.3% |
| g6 | 20 | 20.8% | 37.5% |
Dragos Ciornei's chess games
All 505 games by Dragos Ciornei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 163 wins, 180 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/20/8 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 38 | 13/20/5 | 34.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 6/9/8 | 26.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 20 | 6/8/6 | 30.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Christoph Scheerer | 2,409 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | C32 |
| Jan 1998 | Albert Vajda | 2,400 | Centrocoop June Open A | B47 |
| May 2004 | Rudolf Gukasian | 2,389 | 1st Canarias en Red prel | C56 |
| Jan 2001 | Matthias Bach | 2,339 | Dortmund Open A | A68 |
| Nov 2014 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,333 | chT-NED 1415 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 39 | 22 | 2,228 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2014 | 33 | 19 | 2,155 |
| Duisburg Grossenbaum Open | 2006 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,214 |
| Budapest FS10 IM-B | 1997 | 13 | 0.5 | 1,918 |
| Techirghiol | 2000 | 11 | 2 | 2,078 |
| 11th Techirghiol Fair Play | 2003 | 11 | 0.5 | 1,933 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1998 | 10 | 6 | 2,351 |
| Budapest FS09 IM-A | 1993 | 10 | 3 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragos Ciornei's chess games?
505 games by Dragos Ciornei, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Dragos Ciornei has played.
What does Dragos Ciornei play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Dragos Ciornei opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragos Ciornei answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games).
What openings does Dragos Ciornei play as White?
As White, Dragos Ciornei's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 24.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragos Ciornei play as Black?
As Black, Dragos Ciornei most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Italian Game (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 254 games.
What is Dragos Ciornei's FIDE rating?
Dragos Ciornei is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dragos Ciornei played?
Our database contains 505 games by Dragos Ciornei, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 180 draws, 162 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragos Ciornei?
505 games by Dragos Ciornei 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.