Prepare against Eduard-Carol Cziko
Romania · World #22,201 classical · FIDE ID 1209159
When preparing against Eduard-Carol Cziko, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 48 games by Eduard-Carol Cziko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard-Carol Cziko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard-Carol Cziko 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 | 2,039 | 2,115 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 18.8% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard-Carol Cziko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard-Carol Cziko's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 32.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 32.6% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Cziko usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Cziko usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cziko usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …h5 (50% of these games) — Cziko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cziko usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Eduard-Carol Cziko's chess games
All 48 games by Eduard-Carol Cziko 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: 9 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,236 | 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | C18 |
| May 2024 | Joerg Jetzl | 2,163 | Bodensee Open | E47 |
| May 2023 | Julia Novkovic | 2,078 | Bodensee Open | C45 |
| Nov 2023 | Reinaldo Silva | 1,755 | Monsaraz Open | A12 |
| Jul 2023 | Dominika Stochnialek | 1,715 | 6th Solta Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Open | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| Budapest FS03 FM-2 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| Monsaraz Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,876 |
| 22nd EU-ch Seniors 50 | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,140 |
| Bucharest Edyval Cup | 2001 | 4 | 1 | 2,031 |
| 6th Solta Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,901 |
| 22nd Prague Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,896 |
| 28th Nova Gorica Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,516 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard-Carol Cziko's chess games?
48 games by Eduard-Carol Cziko, 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 Eduard-Carol Cziko has played.
What does Eduard-Carol Cziko play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Eduard-Carol Cziko opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard-Carol Cziko answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Eduard-Carol Cziko play as White?
As White, Eduard-Carol Cziko's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard-Carol Cziko play as Black?
As Black, Eduard-Carol Cziko most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Eduard-Carol Cziko's FIDE rating?
Eduard-Carol Cziko is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eduard-Carol Cziko played?
Our database contains 48 games by Eduard-Carol Cziko, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard-Carol Cziko?
48 games by Eduard-Carol Cziko 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.