Prepare against Gheorghe Sandulescu
Romania · World #117,259 classical · FIDE ID 1207121
When preparing against Gheorghe Sandulescu, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 48 games by Gheorghe Sandulescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gheorghe Sandulescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gheorghe Sandulescu 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 | 1,681 | 2,019 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,902 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,676 | 1,676 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 33.3% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gheorghe Sandulescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gheorghe Sandulescu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 89.3% | 44.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues c4 (34.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sandulescu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Gheorghe Sandulescu's chess games
All 48 games by Gheorghe Sandulescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Adrian-Kalman Bach | 2,273 | ch-ROM | B38 |
| Oct 2002 | Florin-Viorel Bohiltea | 2,214 | Ploiesti TC IND Cup Open | B21 |
| Feb 2007 | Mihai Strimbu | 2,206 | ch-ROM | D36 |
| Sep 2007 | Klauss Mosnegutu | 2,198 | Ploiesti Conpet Open | D20 |
| Sep 2007 | Ioan Ionita | 1,797 | Ploiesti Conpet Open | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ploiesti Conpet Open | 2010 | 17 | 9 | 1,962 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,956 |
| Ploiesti TC IND Cup Open | 2002 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| ch-ROM | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,518 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,265 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gheorghe Sandulescu's chess games?
48 games by Gheorghe Sandulescu, from Apr 2003 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 Gheorghe Sandulescu has played.
What does Gheorghe Sandulescu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Gheorghe Sandulescu opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gheorghe Sandulescu answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Gheorghe Sandulescu play as White?
As White, Gheorghe Sandulescu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gheorghe Sandulescu play as Black?
As Black, Gheorghe Sandulescu most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gheorghe Sandulescu's FIDE rating?
Gheorghe Sandulescu is currently rated 1,681 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid and 1,676 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Gheorghe Sandulescu played?
Our database contains 48 games by Gheorghe Sandulescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gheorghe Sandulescu?
48 games by Gheorghe Sandulescu 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.