Prepare against Maria Pirvan
Romania · World #83,580 classical · FIDE ID 1262629
When preparing against Maria Pirvan, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 93 games by Maria Pirvan, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Pirvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Pirvan 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 | 1,778 | 1,778 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,827 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,674 | 1,674 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 31 | 17 | 45 | 33.3% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 51 | 13 | 8 | 30 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Pirvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Pirvan's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 78.6% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 21.4% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 77.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pirvan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 27.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 68.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
Maria Pirvan's chess games
All 93 games by Maria Pirvan in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 31 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Ekaterina Nikanova | 1,800 | ch-ROM blitz w | B03 |
| Sep 2020 | Nina Pert | 1,558 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | B01 |
| Mar 2022 | Lia-Alexandra Maria | 1,553 | ch-ROM blitz w | B70 |
| Apr 2022 | Sofia-Ioana Borisov | 1,508 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | C47 |
| Sep 2020 | Veronika Iudina | 1,507 | ch-EU Online U12 Girls | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2018 | 17 | 12 | 1,386 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2022 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,353 |
| ch-ROM w | 2022 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
| 21st ch-EU w | 2021 | 10 | 1 | 1,634 |
| ch-EU Online U12 Girls | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,623 |
| ch-ROM U08 Girls | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,146 |
| ch-Balkan U12 Girls | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,301 |
| ch-ROM Rapid w | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Pirvan's chess games?
93 games by Maria Pirvan, from Nov 2016 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 Pirvan has played.
What does Maria Pirvan play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Maria Pirvan opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Pirvan answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Maria Pirvan play as White?
As White, Maria Pirvan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Pirvan play as Black?
As Black, Maria Pirvan most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Maria Pirvan's FIDE rating?
Maria Pirvan is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,674 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maria Pirvan played?
Our database contains 93 games by Maria Pirvan, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 17 draws, 45 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Pirvan?
93 games by Maria Pirvan 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.