Prepare against Maria Anghel
Romania · World #59,652 classical · FIDE ID 1239040
Our database contains 254 games by Maria Anghel, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Anghel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Anghel 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 | 1,857 | 1,918 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,814 | 1,819 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 254 | 110 | 40 | 104 | 43.3% |
| As White | 123 | 58 | 17 | 48 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 131 | 52 | 23 | 56 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Anghel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Anghel's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 69.1% | 50.6% |
| e4 | 31 | 25.2% | 58.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 5.7% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.6% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Anghel usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (40.4% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Anghel usually continues d5 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Bc4 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Anghel usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 40.0% | 48.1% |
| c6 | 23 | 35.4% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 77.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 22.9% | 45.5% |
Maria Anghel's chess games
All 254 games by Maria Anghel in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 110 wins, 40 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 11/4/9 | 45.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B13 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Dina Drozdova | 2,235 | 17th ch-EU w | D30 |
| Mar 2022 | Irina Ionescu | 2,117 | ch-ROM blitz w | B20 |
| Oct 2021 | Irina-Luiza Marin | 2,053 | chT-ROM w | A20 |
| Sep 2017 | Dominika Tomcikova | 1,994 | Wch U14 Girls | B25 |
| Aug 2018 | Nadia Jaufarally | 1,914 | ch-EU U14 Girls 28th | E63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 Girls | 2014 | 22 | 12 | 1,552 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2018 | 21 | 10 | 1,747 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 1,595 |
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 1,474 |
| ch-ROM w | 2022 | 17 | 8 | 1,879 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2018 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,740 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 6 | – |
| 17th ch-EU w | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,910 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alessia-Mihaela Ciolacu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Anghel's chess games?
254 games by Maria Anghel, from Mar 2013 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 Anghel has played.
What does Maria Anghel play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Maria Anghel opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Anghel answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Maria Anghel play as White?
As White, Maria Anghel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Anghel play as Black?
As Black, Maria Anghel most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Maria Anghel's FIDE rating?
Maria Anghel is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,814 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Maria Anghel played?
Our database contains 254 games by Maria Anghel, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 40 draws, 104 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Anghel?
254 games by Maria Anghel 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.