Prepare against Mihaela Sandu
WGM · Romania · World #8,997 classical · FIDE ID 1204327
Our database contains 1,154 games by Mihaela Sandu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihaela Sandu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihaela Sandu 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 | 2,186 | 2,347 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,261 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,261 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,154 | 487 | 292 | 375 | 42.2% |
| As White | 584 | 265 | 162 | 157 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 570 | 222 | 130 | 218 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihaela Sandu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihaela Sandu's side.
First moves as White (584 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 575 | 98.5% | 59.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sandu usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sandu usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sandu usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sandu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sandu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Sandu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (275 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 221 | 80.4% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 48 | 17.5% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 186 | 89.9% | 47.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 4.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Mihaela Sandu's chess games
All 1,154 games by Mihaela Sandu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 487 wins, 292 draws, 375 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 95 | 45/23/27 | 47.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 28/21/11 | 46.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 36 | 13/10/13 | 36.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 32 | 6/11/15 | 18.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 12/7/8 | 44.4% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 9/6/7 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 57 | 34/6/17 | 59.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 56 | 25/13/18 | 44.6% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 39 | 16/9/14 | 41.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 5/8/15 | 17.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| E63 | English Opening | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 4/7/6 | 23.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Liviu-Dieter Nisipeanu | 2,645 | Targu Mures Open A | C88 |
| Sep 2008 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,596 | 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | B06 |
| Jul 2013 | Nana Dzagnidze | 2,558 | 14th ch-EU w | E99 |
| May 2015 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,512 | 16th ch-EU w | B08 |
| Jun 2022 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,510 | Targu Mures Open A | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM w | 2024 | 134 | 89 | 2,222 |
| chT-ROM w | 2024 | 112 | 65 | 2,225 |
| Bucharest Queens | 2024 | 18 | 12 | 2,374 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2021 | 17 | 7 | 2,197 |
| Bucharest-B w | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,042 |
| 17th ch-EU w | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 21st ch-EU w | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,201 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Elena-Luminita Cosma (29 games) · Irina Bulmaga (23 games) · Corina-Isabela Peptan (18 games) · Andreea-Marioara Cosman (11 games) · Marina Makropoulou (10 games) · Angela Dragomirescu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihaela Sandu's chess games?
1,154 games by Mihaela Sandu, from Apr 2003 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 Mihaela Sandu has played.
What does Mihaela Sandu play on the first move as White?
Across 584 games with White in our database, Mihaela Sandu opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihaela Sandu answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Mihaela Sandu play as White?
As White, Mihaela Sandu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (36 games, 36.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 584 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihaela Sandu play as Black?
As Black, Mihaela Sandu most often plays: Sicilian (57 games, 59.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (56 games, 44.6% win rate); Indian Defense (39 games, 41.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 570 games.
What is Mihaela Sandu's FIDE rating?
Mihaela Sandu is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,347 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Mihaela Sandu played?
Our database contains 1,154 games by Mihaela Sandu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 487 wins, 292 draws, 375 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihaela Sandu?
1,154 games by Mihaela Sandu 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.