Prepare against Gheorghe Bratu
Romania · World #54,516 classical · FIDE ID 1212443
When preparing against Gheorghe Bratu, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%).
Our database contains 99 games by Gheorghe Bratu, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gheorghe Bratu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gheorghe Bratu 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 | 1,875 | 2,112 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,885 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,796 | 1,838 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 29 | 26 | 44 | 29.3% |
| As White | 41 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 58 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 24.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gheorghe Bratu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gheorghe Bratu's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 82.9% | 45.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bratu usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bratu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bratu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bratu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Bratu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Bratu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 67.9% | 31.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 38.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Gheorghe Bratu's chess games
All 99 games by Gheorghe Bratu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/3/8 | 21.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Lajos Gyorkos | 2,254 | 9th chT-IBCA World blind | D77 |
| Feb 2011 | Gheorghe Pepene | 2,118 | ch-ROM Open | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihaela Tutulan | 2,110 | Centrocoop June Open B | B24 |
| Dec 2006 | Salvador Lopez Rojas | 1,935 | ch-Gipuzko | B20 |
| Jul 2026 | Yordan Kirilov Georgiev | 1,879 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 1,978 |
| 2nd IBCA WorldCup | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| 16th Burgas Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,934 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Gipuzko | 2006 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gheorghe Bratu's chess games?
99 games by Gheorghe Bratu, from Apr 2006 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 Gheorghe Bratu has played.
What does Gheorghe Bratu play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Gheorghe Bratu opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gheorghe Bratu answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Gheorghe Bratu play as White?
As White, Gheorghe Bratu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gheorghe Bratu play as Black?
As Black, Gheorghe Bratu most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Gheorghe Bratu's FIDE rating?
Gheorghe Bratu is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,796 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Gheorghe Bratu played?
Our database contains 99 games by Gheorghe Bratu, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 26 draws, 44 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gheorghe Bratu?
99 games by Gheorghe Bratu 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.