Prepare against Gabriel Popa
Romania · World #45,722 classical · FIDE ID 1233165
Our database contains 57 games by Gabriel Popa, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Popa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Popa 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 | 1,910 | 2,018 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,903 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,904 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Popa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Popa's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Popa usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Popa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Popa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Gabriel Popa's chess games
All 57 games by Gabriel Popa in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | George Ileana | 2,166 | ch-ROM U16 | B07 |
| Apr 2015 | Rares Moldovan | 2,048 | ch-ROM U16 | B01 |
| Nov 2014 | Alexandru-Paul Cosmulescu | 1,973 | chT2-ROM | B12 |
| Nov 2014 | Teodora Vasile | 1,950 | chT2-ROM | B12 |
| Apr 2015 | Vlad Stejeroiu | 1,895 | ch-ROM U16 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U16 | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,655 |
| chT2-ROM | 2014 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,818 |
| Brasov Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,714 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Popa's chess games?
57 games by Gabriel Popa, from Nov 2011 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 Gabriel Popa has played.
What does Gabriel Popa play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gabriel Popa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Popa answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Popa play as White?
As White, Gabriel Popa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Popa play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Popa most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Gabriel Popa's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Popa is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Gabriel Popa played?
Our database contains 57 games by Gabriel Popa, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Popa?
57 games by Gabriel Popa 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.