Prepare against Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu
CM · Romania · World #24,527 classical · FIDE ID 42206367
Our database contains 46 games by Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu 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 | 2,022 | 2,071 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,043 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,029 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 52.2% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 50.0% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 81.8% score
- …d5 (73% of these games) — Cazacu usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Cazacu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cazacu usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Cazacu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Cazacu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu's chess games
All 46 games by Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Nikola Adamovic | 2,083 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B33 |
| Jul 2026 | Peter Steinbrenner | 1,999 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B92 |
| Jul 2026 | Alex Szakolczai | 1,981 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | E11 |
| Aug 2022 | Jindrich Trejbal | 1,933 | ch-EU Union U08 | D60 |
| Jul 2023 | Dragos Stefan Leu | 1,841 | chT-EU U12 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,443 |
| ch-EU Union U08 | 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1,611 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,537 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Wch U10 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,589 |
| Romania GP Brasov | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,166 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,664 |
| Brasov GP RO | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu's chess games?
46 games by Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu, from Feb 2021 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 Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu has played.
What does Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu play as White?
As White, Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu play as Black?
As Black, Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu's FIDE rating?
Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu played?
Our database contains 46 games by Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (52.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu?
46 games by Iustin-Nicolas Cazacu 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.