Prepare against Matei-Andrei Coicev
FM · Romania · World #3,030 classical · FIDE ID 1279688
Our database contains 332 games by Matei-Andrei Coicev, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matei-Andrei Coicev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei-Andrei Coicev 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 | 2,337 | 2,360 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,301 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,305 | 2,312 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 118 | 91 | 123 | 35.5% |
| As White | 157 | 54 | 50 | 53 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 175 | 64 | 41 | 70 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei-Andrei Coicev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei-Andrei Coicev's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 93.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.5% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Coicev usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Coicev usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Coicev usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Coicev usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Coicev usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Coicev usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 55.4% | 38.2% |
| e5 | 21 | 22.8% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 19 | 20.7% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 50.0% | 55.8% |
| d5 | 25 | 48.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Matei-Andrei Coicev's chess games
All 332 games by Matei-Andrei Coicev in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 118 wins, 91 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/8/1 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,584 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | A13 |
| Apr 2026 | Jachym Nemec | 2,482 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | A05 |
| Sep 2025 | Miloje Ratkovic | 2,479 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | B13 |
| Dec 2025 | Filip Magold | 2,465 | 15th London Classic Open | C92 |
| Mar 2022 | Robin-Alexandru Dragomirescu | 2,414 | ch-ROM Blitz | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 22 | 9 | 2,064 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2019 | 15 | 11 | 1,356 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,404 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,485 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,327 |
| Geoagiu Bai Hunedoara Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei-Andrei Coicev's chess games?
332 games by Matei-Andrei Coicev, from Jul 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 Matei-Andrei Coicev has played.
What does Matei-Andrei Coicev play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Matei-Andrei Coicev opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei-Andrei Coicev answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Matei-Andrei Coicev play as White?
As White, Matei-Andrei Coicev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei-Andrei Coicev play as Black?
As Black, Matei-Andrei Coicev most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Matei-Andrei Coicev's FIDE rating?
Matei-Andrei Coicev is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,305 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (May 2026).
How many games has Matei-Andrei Coicev played?
Our database contains 332 games by Matei-Andrei Coicev, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 91 draws, 123 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei-Andrei Coicev?
332 games by Matei-Andrei Coicev 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.