Prepare against Matei-Andrei Badescu
Romania · World #45,648 classical · FIDE ID 42213096
When preparing against Matei-Andrei Badescu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 83 games by Matei-Andrei Badescu, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matei-Andrei Badescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei-Andrei Badescu 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 | 1,911 | 2,009 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,138 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,869 | 1,984 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 32 | 12 | 39 | 38.6% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei-Andrei Badescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei-Andrei Badescu's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Badescu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Badescu usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Badescu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
Matei-Andrei Badescu's chess games
All 83 games by Matei-Andrei Badescu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | A Kunz | 2,128 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Tymofii Petrenko | 2,125 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B76 |
| Jul 2026 | Oleksandr Savchuk | 2,101 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | C03 |
| Jul 2026 | Lev Jevglevski | 1,937 | 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | B28 |
| Apr 2026 | Adinur Adilbek | 1,886 | FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Blitz | O10 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | O10 | 2026 | 15 | 10 | 1,851 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,911 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 2,109 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,827 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,133 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,659 |
| Split Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,925 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O10 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei-Andrei Badescu's chess games?
83 games by Matei-Andrei Badescu, from Jun 2022 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 Matei-Andrei Badescu has played.
What does Matei-Andrei Badescu play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Matei-Andrei Badescu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei-Andrei Badescu answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Matei-Andrei Badescu play as White?
As White, Matei-Andrei Badescu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei-Andrei Badescu play as Black?
As Black, Matei-Andrei Badescu most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Matei-Andrei Badescu's FIDE rating?
Matei-Andrei Badescu is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 1,869 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,009 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Matei-Andrei Badescu played?
Our database contains 83 games by Matei-Andrei Badescu, covering Jun 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 39 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei-Andrei Badescu?
83 games by Matei-Andrei Badescu 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.