Prepare against Ekaterina Pirvulescu
WFM · Romania · World #11,618 classical · FIDE ID 13506374
When preparing against Ekaterina Pirvulescu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 67 games by Ekaterina Pirvulescu, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ekaterina Pirvulescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ekaterina Pirvulescu 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 | 2,146 | 2,167 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,065 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 2,074 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 22 | 17 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ekaterina Pirvulescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ekaterina Pirvulescu's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.6% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Pirvulescu usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 80.0% | 70.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ekaterina Pirvulescu's chess games
All 67 games by Ekaterina Pirvulescu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | M Jusup | 2,238 | 29th Bosnjaci Open | B13 |
| Sep 2025 | Miruna-Daria Lehaci | 2,222 | TCh-ROU Superliga w | B44 |
| May 2025 | Vladimir Kalisky | 2,153 | Tatrafest Tatry Open | B48 |
| Jun 2025 | Enrico Fontana | 2,097 | 16th Dolomiti Open | B13 |
| Mar 2024 | Nilson Cardenas Carbajal | 2,049 | Titled Tue Early | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga w | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| Cupa Rotary Unity Pitesti - Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,081 |
| Tatrafest Tatry Open | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 2,184 |
| 29th HIT Open | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
| 29th Bosnjaci Open | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2,000 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,919 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ekaterina Pirvulescu's chess games?
67 games by Ekaterina Pirvulescu, from Jul 2006 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 Ekaterina Pirvulescu has played.
What does Ekaterina Pirvulescu play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ekaterina Pirvulescu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ekaterina Pirvulescu answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ekaterina Pirvulescu play as White?
As White, Ekaterina Pirvulescu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ekaterina Pirvulescu play as Black?
As Black, Ekaterina Pirvulescu most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ekaterina Pirvulescu's FIDE rating?
Ekaterina Pirvulescu is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Ekaterina Pirvulescu played?
Our database contains 67 games by Ekaterina Pirvulescu, covering Jul 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 28 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ekaterina Pirvulescu?
67 games by Ekaterina Pirvulescu 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.