Prepare against Horia Prundeanu
Romania · World #20,842 classical · FIDE ID 1201476
When preparing against Horia Prundeanu, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 61 games by Horia Prundeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horia Prundeanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horia Prundeanu 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 | 2,050 | 2,207 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,119 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,106 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 26 | 18 | 27.9% |
| As White | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horia Prundeanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horia Prundeanu's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 85.2% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Prundeanu usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 19.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Horia Prundeanu's chess games
All 61 games by Horia Prundeanu 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: 17 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B41 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Ioan Radu | 2,196 | chT2-ROM | E12 |
| Oct 2015 | Gyorgy Balint | 2,028 | chT2-ROM | B01 |
| Oct 2013 | Ionel Covrig | 1,958 | chT2-ROM | A13 |
| Oct 2011 | Cristian Atomei | 1,928 | chT-ROM Div A | C00 |
| Feb 2011 | Georgiana-Steluta Morea | 1,900 | ch-ROM Open | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,992 |
| chT-ROM | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,189 |
| ch-GER U20 International03 | 1973 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Balkaniad-05 U20 | 1973 | 6 | 4 | – |
| ch-ROM A Liga | 1981 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| ch-ROM Semifinal | 1975 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horia Prundeanu's chess games?
61 games by Horia Prundeanu, 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 Horia Prundeanu has played.
What does Horia Prundeanu play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Horia Prundeanu opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horia Prundeanu answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...b6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Horia Prundeanu play as White?
As White, Horia Prundeanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horia Prundeanu play as Black?
As Black, Horia Prundeanu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Owen Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Horia Prundeanu's FIDE rating?
Horia Prundeanu is currently rated 2,050 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Horia Prundeanu played?
Our database contains 61 games by Horia Prundeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 26 draws, 18 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horia Prundeanu?
61 games by Horia Prundeanu 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.