Prepare against George-Alexandru Corbu
CM · Romania · World #5,449 classical · FIDE ID 1256661
When preparing against George-Alexandru Corbu, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 141 games by George-Alexandru Corbu, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George-Alexandru Corbu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George-Alexandru Corbu 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 | 2,261 | 2,267 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,156 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,259 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 50 | 42 | 49 | 35.5% |
| As White | 70 | 29 | 18 | 23 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George-Alexandru Corbu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George-Alexandru Corbu's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 97.1% | 55.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Corbu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Corbu usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Corbu usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Corbu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 93.3% | 48.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
George-Alexandru Corbu's chess games
All 141 games by George-Alexandru Corbu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 50 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,438 | Grand Prix Bucharest | A14 |
| May 2026 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | R Sharan | 2,365 | Romania GP Brasov | E48 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandru Sachilaru | 2,313 | ch-ROU 2026 | C44 |
| May 2022 | Radu Ignatescu | 2,294 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,278 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2016 | 16 | 11.5 | 1,325 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,595 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,150 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,244 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,296 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George-Alexandru Corbu's chess games?
141 games by George-Alexandru Corbu, from Jun 2015 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 George-Alexandru Corbu has played.
What does George-Alexandru Corbu play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, George-Alexandru Corbu opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George-Alexandru Corbu answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does George-Alexandru Corbu play as White?
As White, George-Alexandru Corbu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George-Alexandru Corbu play as Black?
As Black, George-Alexandru Corbu most often plays: Italian Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is George-Alexandru Corbu's FIDE rating?
George-Alexandru Corbu is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Jun 2026).
How many games has George-Alexandru Corbu played?
Our database contains 141 games by George-Alexandru Corbu, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 42 draws, 49 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against George-Alexandru Corbu?
141 games by George-Alexandru Corbu 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.