Prepare against Mihai Salomeia
Luxembourg · World #99,155 classical · FIDE ID 1274996
When preparing against Mihai Salomeia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Mihai Salomeia, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihai Salomeia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai Salomeia 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 | 1,732 | 1,734 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,658 | 1,658 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 3 | 16 | 42.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai Salomeia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai Salomeia's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Salomeia usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Salomeia usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Salomeia usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Mihai Salomeia's chess games
All 33 games by Mihai Salomeia in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - Jul 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Alexandru-Mihai Popescu | 1,380 | ch-ROM U10 | B01 |
| Feb 2017 | Vlad Negru | 1,067 | ch-ROM U08 | B27 |
| Feb 2017 | Gabriel-Luca Olteanu | 1,039 | ch-ROM U08 | B52 |
| Apr 2019 | Ioan-Lucian Axente | 1,032 | ch-ROM U10 | D00 |
| Apr 2019 | Vlad-Eduard Necula | 1,010 | ch-ROM U10 | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 | 2017 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,001 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2019 | 16 | 8 | 1,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai Salomeia's chess games?
33 games by Mihai Salomeia, from Nov 2017 to Jul 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 Salomeia has played.
What does Mihai Salomeia play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mihai Salomeia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai Salomeia answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mihai Salomeia play as White?
As White, Mihai Salomeia's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai Salomeia play as Black?
As Black, Mihai Salomeia most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mihai Salomeia's FIDE rating?
Mihai Salomeia is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 1,658 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Mihai Salomeia played?
Our database contains 33 games by Mihai Salomeia, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai Salomeia?
33 games by Mihai Salomeia 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.