Prepare against George Stoleriu
FM · Romania · World #2,065 classical · FIDE ID 1227505
Our database contains 1,108 games by George Stoleriu, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George Stoleriu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Stoleriu 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 | 2,379 | 2,419 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,353 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,299 | 2,323 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,108 | 520 | 248 | 340 | 46.9% |
| As White | 556 | 263 | 131 | 162 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 552 | 257 | 117 | 178 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Stoleriu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Stoleriu's side.
First moves as White (556 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 483 | 86.9% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 6.3% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 14 | 2.5% | 71.4% |
| f4 | 13 | 2.3% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 1.8% | 70.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues b3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stoleriu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 165 | 69.0% | 57.6% |
| c6 | 54 | 22.6% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 13 | 5.4% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 138 | 63.9% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 66 | 30.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 7 | 3.2% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
George Stoleriu's chess games
All 1,108 games by George Stoleriu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 520 wins, 248 draws, 340 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 76 | 37/13/26 | 48.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 52 | 31/6/15 | 59.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 46 | 25/8/13 | 54.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 42 | 10/16/16 | 23.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 35 | 12/5/18 | 34.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 61 | 27/10/24 | 44.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 58 | 23/15/20 | 39.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 50 | 27/8/15 | 54.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 19/3/10 | 59.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 18 | 12/1/5 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,766 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Jan 2025 | Samuel Sevian | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | C47 |
| May 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | A03 |
| Mar 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Jan 2022 | Sunilduth Lyna Narayanan | 2,658 | Titled Tue | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 480 | 259 | 2,370 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 61 | 36 | 2,319 |
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 43 | 28.5 | 2,379 |
| Romanian Open | 2021 | 32 | 15.5 | 2,314 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 22 | 12 | 2,279 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2016 | 18 | 15.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Stoleriu's chess games?
1,108 games by George Stoleriu, from May 2010 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 Stoleriu has played.
What does George Stoleriu play on the first move as White?
Across 556 games with White in our database, George Stoleriu opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Stoleriu answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does George Stoleriu play as White?
As White, George Stoleriu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (76 games, 48.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (52 games, 59.6% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 54.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 556 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Stoleriu play as Black?
As Black, George Stoleriu most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (58 games, 39.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (50 games, 54.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 552 games.
What is George Stoleriu's FIDE rating?
George Stoleriu is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,299 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,419 (Mar 2022).
How many games has George Stoleriu played?
Our database contains 1,108 games by George Stoleriu, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 520 wins, 248 draws, 340 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Stoleriu?
1,108 games by George Stoleriu 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.