Prepare against Mihai Bursuc
Romania · World #52,440 classical · FIDE ID 1215086
Our database contains 75 games by Mihai Bursuc, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihai Bursuc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai Bursuc 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 | 1,883 | 1,955 | Feb 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,952 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,935 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 23 | 17 | 35 | 30.7% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 9 | 19 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai Bursuc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai Bursuc's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 97.1% | 42.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bursuc usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Bursuc usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Bursuc usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bursuc usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Mihai Bursuc's chess games
All 75 games by Mihai Bursuc in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Hinko Cajzler | 2,154 | IBCA Wch blind Gr1 | C30 |
| Jun 2013 | Franc Mlacnik | 2,131 | IBCA Wch Blind Places | B26 |
| Sep 2011 | Olaf Dobierzin | 2,113 | 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | C96 |
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Yatsishin | 2,016 | IBCA EU-ch blind | B70 |
| Aug 2012 | Alibek Tokabayev | 1,947 | 14th IBCA-ol blind | E80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,874 |
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,752 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,746 |
| 14th IBCA-ol blind | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,763 |
| IBCA w Blind | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai Bursuc's chess games?
75 games by Mihai Bursuc, from Jan 2008 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 Mihai Bursuc has played.
What does Mihai Bursuc play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Mihai Bursuc opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai Bursuc answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mihai Bursuc play as White?
As White, Mihai Bursuc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai Bursuc play as Black?
As Black, Mihai Bursuc most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Mihai Bursuc's FIDE rating?
Mihai Bursuc is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Feb 2013).
How many games has Mihai Bursuc played?
Our database contains 75 games by Mihai Bursuc, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai Bursuc?
75 games by Mihai Bursuc 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.