Prepare against Maria-Catalina Pandelescu
Romania · World #48,625 classical · FIDE ID 1264257
When preparing against Maria-Catalina Pandelescu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 81 games by Maria-Catalina Pandelescu, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria-Catalina Pandelescu 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 | 1,898 | 1,935 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,953 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,782 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 35 | 10 | 36 | 43.2% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 3 | 21 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 95.1% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 44.9% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Pandelescu usually continues Bc4 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Pandelescu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pandelescu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Pandelescu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 63.3% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's chess games
All 81 games by Maria-Catalina Pandelescu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | King's Gambit | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Al Manea | 2,268 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | A00 |
| Feb 2026 | Vasylyna Semenova | 1,995 | Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | D35 |
| Oct 2021 | Lepu Coco Zhou | 1,921 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | B38 |
| Oct 2021 | Dana Kochavi | 1,895 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | B31 |
| Feb 2026 | Bianca-Alexandra Ciocirlan | 1,727 | Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2018 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,163 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,492 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,650 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,358 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,389 |
| Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Balkan U12 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,445 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's chess games?
81 games by Maria-Catalina Pandelescu, from Dec 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 Maria-Catalina Pandelescu has played.
What does Maria-Catalina Pandelescu play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Maria-Catalina Pandelescu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria-Catalina Pandelescu answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Maria-Catalina Pandelescu play as White?
As White, Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria-Catalina Pandelescu play as Black?
As Black, Maria-Catalina Pandelescu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Maria-Catalina Pandelescu's FIDE rating?
Maria-Catalina Pandelescu is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Maria-Catalina Pandelescu played?
Our database contains 81 games by Maria-Catalina Pandelescu, covering Dec 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 36 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria-Catalina Pandelescu?
81 games by Maria-Catalina Pandelescu 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.