Prepare against Iulia-Cristiana Stefan
WFM · Romania · World #12,230 classical · FIDE ID 1273876
When preparing against Iulia-Cristiana Stefan, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Iulia-Cristiana Stefan, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulia-Cristiana Stefan 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 | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,038 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 77 | 47 | 83 | 37.2% |
| As White | 107 | 40 | 25 | 42 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 100 | 37 | 22 | 41 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 54.2% | 50.9% |
| d4 | 48 | 44.9% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Stefan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 58.5% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 12 | 22.6% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 17.0% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 43.3% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's chess games
All 207 games by Iulia-Cristiana Stefan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 77 wins, 47 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 7/2/13 | 31.8% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 19 | 3/4/12 | 15.8% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E71 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,416 | Gran Hotel Bali Open A | A41 |
| Jul 2026 | Rappazzo,Johannes | 2,268 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | E68 |
| Jul 2026 | Matsumura,Cocoro | 2,225 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C55 |
| Dec 2022 | Vlad-George Zubcu | 2,156 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | B08 |
| Jul 2026 | Fogo Esquivel,Levi Kalani Alexander | 2,125 | 59th Biel MTO 2026 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,309 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,171 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,656 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 8 | 2,097 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,909 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| 59th Biel MTO 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's chess games?
207 games by Iulia-Cristiana Stefan, from Dec 2016 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 Iulia-Cristiana Stefan has played.
What does Iulia-Cristiana Stefan play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Iulia-Cristiana Stefan opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulia-Cristiana Stefan answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).
What openings does Iulia-Cristiana Stefan play as White?
As White, Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulia-Cristiana Stefan play as Black?
As Black, Iulia-Cristiana Stefan most often plays: Pirc Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Iulia-Cristiana Stefan's FIDE rating?
Iulia-Cristiana Stefan is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Iulia-Cristiana Stefan played?
Our database contains 207 games by Iulia-Cristiana Stefan, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 47 draws, 83 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulia-Cristiana Stefan?
207 games by Iulia-Cristiana Stefan 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.