Prepare against Eric-Matei Prelipcean
CM · Romania · World #7,742 classical · FIDE ID 1263269
Our database contains 167 games by Eric-Matei Prelipcean, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Eric-Matei Prelipcean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric-Matei Prelipcean 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 | 2,210 | 2,241 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,271 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,140 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 55 | 38 | 74 | 32.9% |
| As White | 74 | 28 | 19 | 27 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 93 | 27 | 19 | 47 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric-Matei Prelipcean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric-Matei Prelipcean's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 63.0% | 47.8% |
| e4 | 27 | 37.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Prelipcean usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 92.5% | 36.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 78.8% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
Eric-Matei Prelipcean's chess games
All 167 games by Eric-Matei Prelipcean in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 55 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A00 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Ilia Iljiushenok | 2,495 | Titled Tuesday | D55 |
| Aug 2026 | Tudor,Henry Edward | 2,466 | Alba Grand Prix Rapid | D31 |
| Aug 2024 | Teodora Injac | 2,411 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | E20 |
| Nov 2023 | Marius-Nicolae Ceteras | 2,391 | Sebes GP Open | D77 |
| Feb 2024 | George Stoleriu | 2,391 | ch-ROM | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 19 | 8 | 2,126 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 19 | 7 | 2,202 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 16 | 10 | 1,865 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 15 | 8 | 1,920 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,426 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,799 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,934 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric-Matei Prelipcean's chess games?
167 games by Eric-Matei Prelipcean, from Feb 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 Eric-Matei Prelipcean has played.
What does Eric-Matei Prelipcean play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Eric-Matei Prelipcean opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric-Matei Prelipcean answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Eric-Matei Prelipcean play as White?
As White, Eric-Matei Prelipcean's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric-Matei Prelipcean play as Black?
As Black, Eric-Matei Prelipcean most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Eric-Matei Prelipcean's FIDE rating?
Eric-Matei Prelipcean is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Eric-Matei Prelipcean played?
Our database contains 167 games by Eric-Matei Prelipcean, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 38 draws, 74 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric-Matei Prelipcean?
167 games by Eric-Matei Prelipcean 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.