Prepare against Flavius-Ovidiu Sida
Romania · World #116,153 classical · FIDE ID 1254138
When preparing against Flavius-Ovidiu Sida, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Flavius-Ovidiu Sida, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Flavius-Ovidiu Sida 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 | 1,684 | 1,719 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,650 | 1,675 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,718 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 6 | 24 | 31.8% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Sida usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sida usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sida usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's chess games
All 44 games by Flavius-Ovidiu Sida in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Jiri Koska | 1,673 | ch-EU Schools U15 | A07 |
| Mar 2018 | Dan-Stefan Nicolae | 1,396 | ch-ROM U12 | A25 |
| Dec 2021 | Tomas Vastik | 1,310 | ch-EU Schools U15 | D66 |
| Mar 2018 | Andrei-Alexandru Pandelea | 1,260 | ch-ROM U12 | D38 |
| Feb 2017 | Tudor-Matei Gradinaru | 1,182 | ch-ROM U12 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 7 | 1,102 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,262 |
| ch-EU Schools U15 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,538 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's chess games?
44 games by Flavius-Ovidiu Sida, from Jan 2015 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 Flavius-Ovidiu Sida has played.
What does Flavius-Ovidiu Sida play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Flavius-Ovidiu Sida opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Flavius-Ovidiu Sida answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Flavius-Ovidiu Sida play as White?
As White, Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Flavius-Ovidiu Sida play as Black?
As Black, Flavius-Ovidiu Sida most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Flavius-Ovidiu Sida's FIDE rating?
Flavius-Ovidiu Sida is currently rated 1,684 in classical chess, 1,650 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Flavius-Ovidiu Sida played?
Our database contains 44 games by Flavius-Ovidiu Sida, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Flavius-Ovidiu Sida?
44 games by Flavius-Ovidiu Sida 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.