Prepare against Maria-Alexandra Ciocan
WCM · Romania · World #26,102 classical · FIDE ID 1227130
When preparing against Maria-Alexandra Ciocan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 359 games by Maria-Alexandra Ciocan, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria-Alexandra Ciocan 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 | 2,010 | 2,068 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,964 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,929 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 359 | 130 | 42 | 187 | 36.2% |
| As White | 175 | 67 | 18 | 90 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 184 | 63 | 24 | 97 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's side.
First moves as White (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 94.3% | 43.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ciocan usually continues Nf3 (40.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ciocan usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ciocan usually continues d4 (32.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ciocan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 56.0% | 41.1% |
| c5 | 42 | 42.0% | 36.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 82.8% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's chess games
All 359 games by Maria-Alexandra Ciocan in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 130 wins, 42 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/2/17 | 44.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Andrei Purygin | 2,335 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Anastasios Tsiolakidis | 2,298 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Mar 2022 | Elena-Luminita Cosma | 2,281 | ch-ROM Rapid w | E60 |
| Jul 2025 | Miguel Lazaro Azcutia | 2,275 | Titled Tue Late | B50 |
| Aug 2025 | Mert Ceyhan | 2,274 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 93 | 25.5 | 1,946 |
| ch-ROM w | 2018 | 40 | 13 | 1,695 |
| ch-ROM U18 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,046 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,610 |
| chT-ROM w | 2017 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-ROM U16 Girls | 2017 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,881 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,775 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Andreea-Cristina Nastase (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's chess games?
359 games by Maria-Alexandra Ciocan, from Mar 2011 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 Maria-Alexandra Ciocan has played.
What does Maria-Alexandra Ciocan play on the first move as White?
Across 175 games with White in our database, Maria-Alexandra Ciocan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria-Alexandra Ciocan answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Maria-Alexandra Ciocan play as White?
As White, Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 175 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria-Alexandra Ciocan play as Black?
As Black, Maria-Alexandra Ciocan most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Maria-Alexandra Ciocan's FIDE rating?
Maria-Alexandra Ciocan is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Maria-Alexandra Ciocan played?
Our database contains 359 games by Maria-Alexandra Ciocan, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 42 draws, 187 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria-Alexandra Ciocan?
359 games by Maria-Alexandra Ciocan 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.