Prepare against Maria Criveanu
Romania · World #60,994 classical · FIDE ID 1261827
When preparing against Maria Criveanu, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 59 games by Maria Criveanu, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Criveanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Criveanu 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 | 1,852 | 1,854 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,757 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 1,766 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 27 | 6 | 26 | 45.8% |
| As White | 31 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Criveanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Criveanu's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 90.3% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 9.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Criveanu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Criveanu usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Criveanu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Criveanu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Criveanu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Maria Criveanu's chess games
All 59 games by Maria Criveanu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Alexia-Andreea Iordache | 1,774 | Wch U14 Girls | C45 |
| Apr 2022 | Maria Pirvan | 1,658 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | D05 |
| Sep 2020 | Marija Kuznecova | 1,595 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | B22 |
| Sep 2020 | Lauri Maris | 1,511 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | C68 |
| Sep 2020 | Nina Bruessow | 1,459 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2018 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,248 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,459 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,512 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,158 |
| ch-Balkan U12 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,327 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,618 |
| Brasov GP RO | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,157 |
| ch-ROM w | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,465 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Criveanu's chess games?
59 games by Maria Criveanu, from Feb 2017 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 Criveanu has played.
What does Maria Criveanu play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Maria Criveanu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Criveanu answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Maria Criveanu play as White?
As White, Maria Criveanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Criveanu play as Black?
As Black, Maria Criveanu most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Maria Criveanu's FIDE rating?
Maria Criveanu is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,854 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maria Criveanu played?
Our database contains 59 games by Maria Criveanu, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 6 draws, 26 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Criveanu?
59 games by Maria Criveanu 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.