Prepare against George-Catalin Miroiu
FM · Romania · World #4,858 classical · FIDE ID 1214322
Our database contains 260 games by George-Catalin Miroiu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George-Catalin Miroiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George-Catalin Miroiu 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 | 2,277 | 2,373 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,360 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,383 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 100 | 81 | 79 | 38.5% |
| As White | 131 | 53 | 40 | 38 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 129 | 47 | 41 | 41 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George-Catalin Miroiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George-Catalin Miroiu's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 96 | 73.3% | 57.3% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 18.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 57.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Miroiu usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 39.3% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 20 | 35.7% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 58.0% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 18 | 36.0% | 36.1% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
George-Catalin Miroiu's chess games
All 260 games by George-Catalin Miroiu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 100 wins, 81 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/9/6 | 11.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Alexei Shirov | 2,640 | chT-ROM | B12 |
| Nov 2017 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,582 | chT-ROM | A35 |
| Feb 2011 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,526 | ch-ROM Open | A70 |
| Oct 2011 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,420 | chT-ROM | D78 |
| Feb 2011 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,406 | ch-ROM Open | A32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 50 | 26.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-ROM | 2021 | 46 | 25 | 2,448 |
| Ploiesti Conpet Open | 2010 | 18 | 13 | 2,208 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,437 |
| chT2-ROM | 2014 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,584 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,152 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,124 |
| Braila GP RO Stage 5 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George-Catalin Miroiu's chess games?
260 games by George-Catalin Miroiu, from Jan 2004 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 George-Catalin Miroiu has played.
What does George-Catalin Miroiu play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, George-Catalin Miroiu opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George-Catalin Miroiu answers 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does George-Catalin Miroiu play as White?
As White, George-Catalin Miroiu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George-Catalin Miroiu play as Black?
As Black, George-Catalin Miroiu most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is George-Catalin Miroiu's FIDE rating?
George-Catalin Miroiu is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,373 (Jul 2018).
How many games has George-Catalin Miroiu played?
Our database contains 260 games by George-Catalin Miroiu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 81 draws, 79 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against George-Catalin Miroiu?
260 games by George-Catalin Miroiu 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.