Prepare against Emma Cretescu
Romania · World #98,556 classical · FIDE ID 1296213
When preparing against Emma Cretescu, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 86 games by Emma Cretescu, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emma Cretescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emma Cretescu 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 | 1,733 | 1,752 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,703 | 1,720 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,675 | 1,711 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 39 | 18 | 29 | 45.3% |
| As White | 44 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emma Cretescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emma Cretescu's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 50.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 16 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cretescu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
Emma Cretescu's chess games
All 86 games by Emma Cretescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2020 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Nora Illes-Nagy | 1,854 | chT-EU U12 Girls | D05 |
| May 2026 | Anna Hrckova | 1,833 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B30 |
| Apr 2026 | Ingrid Holjencin | 1,576 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | B32 |
| May 2026 | Ester Galmidi | 1,569 | European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | A48 |
| Apr 2022 | Clio Alessi | 1,524 | ch-EU Schools U09 Girls | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Schools U11 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,578 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 920 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,280 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U08 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,102 |
| Hannibal Online Open U08 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-EU U10 Girls Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,390 |
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,400 |
| European School Chess Championship 2026 - Open U13 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emma Cretescu's chess games?
86 games by Emma Cretescu, from Apr 2020 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 Emma Cretescu has played.
What does Emma Cretescu play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Emma Cretescu opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emma Cretescu answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games).
What openings does Emma Cretescu play as White?
As White, Emma Cretescu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emma Cretescu play as Black?
As Black, Emma Cretescu most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Emma Cretescu's FIDE rating?
Emma Cretescu is currently rated 1,733 in classical chess, 1,703 in rapid and 1,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,752 (May 2024).
How many games has Emma Cretescu played?
Our database contains 86 games by Emma Cretescu, covering Apr 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emma Cretescu?
86 games by Emma Cretescu 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.