Prepare against Matei-Stefan Vilcu
Romania · World #7,569 classical · FIDE ID 1245058
Our database contains 263 games by Matei-Stefan Vilcu, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Matei-Stefan Vilcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matei-Stefan Vilcu 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 | 2,213 | 2,259 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,039 | 2,152 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,116 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 93 | 85 | 85 | 35.4% |
| As White | 129 | 55 | 39 | 35 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 134 | 38 | 46 | 50 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matei-Stefan Vilcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matei-Stefan Vilcu's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 89.9% | 57.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.2% | 68.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Vilcu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 82.8% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.6% | 30.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 52.3% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 40.9% | 36.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
Matei-Stefan Vilcu's chess games
All 263 games by Matei-Stefan Vilcu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 93 wins, 85 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/10/8 | 43.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 18 | 2/8/8 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Ioan Cosma | 2,396 | ch-ROM Rapid | B80 |
| Mar 2022 | Nicolae-Petre Grigore | 2,390 | ch-ROM Rapid | B87 |
| Jul 2026 | Perez Gormaz,M | 2,388 | Romania GP Brasov 2026 | A06 |
| Aug 2023 | Radu-Cristian Toma | 2,373 | 16th Arad Open | C88 |
| Feb 2024 | Adrian-Simion Secheres | 2,371 | ch-ROM | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,712 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,505 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U16 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
| 3rd Corund Ceramica Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,999 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matei-Stefan Vilcu's chess games?
263 games by Matei-Stefan Vilcu, from Jun 2014 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-Stefan Vilcu has played.
What does Matei-Stefan Vilcu play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Matei-Stefan Vilcu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matei-Stefan Vilcu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Matei-Stefan Vilcu play as White?
As White, Matei-Stefan Vilcu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matei-Stefan Vilcu play as Black?
As Black, Matei-Stefan Vilcu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Matei-Stefan Vilcu's FIDE rating?
Matei-Stefan Vilcu is currently rated 2,213 in classical chess, 2,039 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Matei-Stefan Vilcu played?
Our database contains 263 games by Matei-Stefan Vilcu, covering Jun 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 85 draws, 85 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matei-Stefan Vilcu?
263 games by Matei-Stefan Vilcu 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.