Prepare against Mihai-Edward Padurariu
Romania · World #7,284 classical · FIDE ID 1234811
When preparing against Mihai-Edward Padurariu, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Mihai-Edward Padurariu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihai-Edward Padurariu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai-Edward Padurariu 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 | 2,219 | 2,270 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,307 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,133 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 102 | 77 | 70 | 41.0% |
| As White | 126 | 51 | 39 | 36 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 51 | 38 | 34 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai-Edward Padurariu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai-Edward Padurariu's side.
First moves as White (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 68.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 30.2% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues Bc4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Padurariu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 43.6% | 70.8% |
| c6 | 20 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 10.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 44.2% | 57.9% |
| Nf6 | 15 | 34.9% | 46.7% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.9% | 55.6% |
Mihai-Edward Padurariu's chess games
All 249 games by Mihai-Edward Padurariu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 102 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Stepan Zilka | 2,602 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | B10 |
| Nov 2022 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,567 | Braila GP RO Stage 5 | B14 |
| Oct 2024 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,525 | chT-ROM | E10 |
| Apr 2022 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,510 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | C27 |
| Sep 2023 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,502 | chT-ROM | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 35 | 14.5 | 2,332 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2014 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,524 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,686 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | – |
| Braila GP RO Stage 5 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,497 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai-Edward Padurariu's chess games?
249 games by Mihai-Edward Padurariu, from Sep 2012 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-Edward Padurariu has played.
What does Mihai-Edward Padurariu play on the first move as White?
Across 126 games with White in our database, Mihai-Edward Padurariu opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai-Edward Padurariu answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Mihai-Edward Padurariu play as White?
As White, Mihai-Edward Padurariu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 126 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai-Edward Padurariu play as Black?
As Black, Mihai-Edward Padurariu most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Mihai-Edward Padurariu's FIDE rating?
Mihai-Edward Padurariu is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Mihai-Edward Padurariu played?
Our database contains 249 games by Mihai-Edward Padurariu, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 77 draws, 70 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai-Edward Padurariu?
249 games by Mihai-Edward Padurariu 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.