Prepare against Daria-Ana Marcu
Romania · World #30,563 classical · FIDE ID 1274139
Our database contains 55 games by Daria-Ana Marcu, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daria-Ana Marcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daria-Ana Marcu 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 | 1,982 | 2,043 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 2,011 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,865 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 21 | 8 | 26 | 38.2% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Marcu usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Marcu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Marcu usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Daria-Ana Marcu's chess games
All 55 games by Daria-Ana Marcu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,276 | TCh-ROU Superliga w | C03 |
| Oct 2025 | Yuliya Liavonava | 2,114 | World Youth Girls U18 | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Dobsa,Emma | 1,904 | World Youth Girls U18 | C67 |
| Jun 2026 | Zhunusbekova,Aimonchok | 1,896 | World Youth Girls U18 | B70 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexandri,Dimitra | 1,855 | World Youth Girls U18 | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U18 | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,171 |
| ch-ROM w | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 1,671 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga w | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,159 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,081 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daria-Ana Marcu's chess games?
55 games by Daria-Ana Marcu, from Jan 2017 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 Daria-Ana Marcu has played.
What does Daria-Ana Marcu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Daria-Ana Marcu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daria-Ana Marcu answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Daria-Ana Marcu play as White?
As White, Daria-Ana Marcu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daria-Ana Marcu play as Black?
As Black, Daria-Ana Marcu most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Daria-Ana Marcu's FIDE rating?
Daria-Ana Marcu is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,043 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Daria-Ana Marcu played?
Our database contains 55 games by Daria-Ana Marcu, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daria-Ana Marcu?
55 games by Daria-Ana Marcu 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.