Prepare against Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu
GM · Romania · World #203 classical · FIDE ID 1202758
Our database contains 2,580 games by Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu 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 | 2,582 | 2,707 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,605 | 2,664 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,625 | 2,648 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,580 | 971 | 1,351 | 258 | 37.6% |
| As White | 1,295 | 589 | 616 | 90 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 1,285 | 382 | 735 | 168 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's side.
First moves as White (1,295 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 877 | 67.7% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 293 | 22.6% | 72.9% |
| Nf3 | 89 | 6.9% | 73.6% |
| c4 | 36 | 2.8% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues d4 (72.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 72.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues c4 (70.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues c4 (74.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Nisipeanu usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (565 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 227 | 40.2% | 63.2% |
| c6 | 151 | 26.7% | 57.6% |
| e5 | 108 | 19.1% | 51.9% |
| e6 | 55 | 9.7% | 55.5% |
| d5 | 16 | 2.8% | 71.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (481 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 393 | 81.7% | 60.3% |
| d5 | 64 | 13.3% | 46.9% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.0% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's chess games
All 2,580 games by Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu 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: 971 wins, 1,351 draws, 258 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 123 | 66/47/10 | 53.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 101 | 35/53/13 | 34.7% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 69 | 30/38/1 | 43.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 32/19/5 | 57.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 53 | 20/28/5 | 37.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/22/1 | 47.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 43 | 10/31/2 | 23.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 41 | 14/26/1 | 34.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 39 | 16/22/1 | 41.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 35 | 16/16/3 | 45.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 74 | 29/35/10 | 39.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 72 | 19/41/12 | 26.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 66 | 17/42/7 | 25.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 63 | 12/42/9 | 19.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 57 | 16/30/11 | 28.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 22/28/7 | 38.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 43 | 15/26/2 | 34.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 43 | 9/29/5 | 20.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 40 | 13/19/8 | 32.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 40 | 16/17/7 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Vassily Ivanchuk | 2,787 | FIDE World Cup | E14 |
| Oct 2018 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,780 | Olympiad-43 | B90 |
| Jun 2015 | Wesley So | 2,778 | Dortmund SuperGM 43rd | B23 |
| May 2007 | Veselin Topalov | 2,772 | 3rd Sofia MTel Masters | B01 |
| Jun 2010 | Yue Wang | 2,752 | 4th Bazna Kings | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 182 | 122 | 2,630 |
| ch-ROM | 2002 | 51 | 31.5 | 2,509 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2001 | 48 | 30.5 | 2,605 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2019 | 45 | 22.5 | 2,673 |
| FIDE-Wch k.o. | 2004 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,643 |
| Corus B | 2010 | 24 | 12 | 2,566 |
| Foros Aerosvit | 2007 | 22 | 9 | 2,619 |
| German Masters | 2020 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,635 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vasyl Ivanchuk (25 games) · Andrei Istratescu (20 games) · Mustafa Yilmaz (18 games) · Markus Ragger (15 games) · Mircea-Emilian Parligras (14 games) · Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (14 games) · Arkadij Naiditsch (13 games) · Teimour Radjabov (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's chess games?
2,580 games by Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu, 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 Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu has played.
What does Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,295 games with White in our database, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu play as White?
As White, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (123 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (101 games, 34.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (69 games, 43.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,295 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu play as Black?
As Black, Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu most often plays: Sicilian (74 games, 39.2% win rate); Indian Defense (72 games, 26.4% win rate); English Opening (66 games, 25.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,285 games.
What is Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu's FIDE rating?
Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu is currently rated 2,582 in classical chess, 2,605 in rapid and 2,625 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,707 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu played?
Our database contains 2,580 games by Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 971 wins, 1,351 draws, 258 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu?
2,580 games by Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu 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.