Prepare against Gabriela Cristocea
Romania · World #88,607 classical · FIDE ID 1267361
When preparing against Gabriela Cristocea, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 93 games by Gabriela Cristocea, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriela Cristocea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriela Cristocea 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 | 1,762 | 1,843 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,699 | 1,705 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,760 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 26 | 14 | 53 | 28.0% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 9 | 21 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 5 | 32 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriela Cristocea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriela Cristocea's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 87.0% | 48.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 48.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Cristocea usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cristocea usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cristocea usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Cristocea usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 9.1% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Gabriela Cristocea's chess games
All 93 games by Gabriela Cristocea in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 26 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Ioana-Georgiana Stanciu | 2,029 | ch-ROM w | C10 |
| Mar 2018 | Andreea-Bianca Panainte | 1,956 | ch-ROM U18 Girls | C10 |
| Jul 2018 | Adrian-Alexandru Chivulescu | 1,879 | chT-ROM U20 | D32 |
| Apr 2017 | Dariana-Gabriela Didiliuc | 1,876 | ch-ROM w | E87 |
| Sep 2019 | Ana-Roxana Anton | 1,873 | chT-ROM w | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM w | 2019 | 22 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-ROM U18 Girls | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 1,719 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,187 |
| ch-ROM w | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,741 |
| ch-ROM U20 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,680 |
| ch-ROM U16 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,460 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 2,191 |
| chT-ROM U20 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriela Cristocea's chess games?
93 games by Gabriela Cristocea, from Aug 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 Gabriela Cristocea has played.
What does Gabriela Cristocea play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Gabriela Cristocea opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriela Cristocea answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Gabriela Cristocea play as White?
As White, Gabriela Cristocea's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriela Cristocea play as Black?
As Black, Gabriela Cristocea most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Gabriela Cristocea's FIDE rating?
Gabriela Cristocea is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,699 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Gabriela Cristocea played?
Our database contains 93 games by Gabriela Cristocea, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriela Cristocea?
93 games by Gabriela Cristocea 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.