Prepare against Marian-Gabriel Muresan
Romania · World #32,217 classical · FIDE ID 1288911
When preparing against Marian-Gabriel Muresan, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marian-Gabriel Muresan, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marian-Gabriel Muresan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marian-Gabriel Muresan 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 | 1,973 | 2,009 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,018 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,021 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marian-Gabriel Muresan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marian-Gabriel Muresan's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Muresan usually continues b3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Muresan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Muresan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Muresan usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Marian-Gabriel Muresan's chess games
All 30 games by Marian-Gabriel Muresan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Andrei Filip | 2,280 | Cluj GP Rapid | B20 |
| Jun 2024 | David Cr. Radu | 2,151 | Cluj GP Rapid | B20 |
| Nov 2021 | Doru-Marius Farcas | 1,976 | 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | B11 |
| Sep 2023 | Laurentiu-Daniel Macioca | 1,423 | Baia Mare Maramures Open | A27 |
| Apr 2019 | Randi-Ioan Gales | 1,312 | ch-ROM U08 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 | 2019 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,262 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,179 |
| 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | 2021 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
| Baia Mare Maramures Open | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marian-Gabriel Muresan's chess games?
30 games by Marian-Gabriel Muresan, from Sep 2018 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 Marian-Gabriel Muresan has played.
What does Marian-Gabriel Muresan play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marian-Gabriel Muresan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marian-Gabriel Muresan answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Marian-Gabriel Muresan play as White?
As White, Marian-Gabriel Muresan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Snyder Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marian-Gabriel Muresan play as Black?
As Black, Marian-Gabriel Muresan most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marian-Gabriel Muresan's FIDE rating?
Marian-Gabriel Muresan is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Marian-Gabriel Muresan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marian-Gabriel Muresan, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marian-Gabriel Muresan?
30 games by Marian-Gabriel Muresan 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.