Prepare against Mihai Veneteanu
Romania · World #8,526 classical · FIDE ID 1239090
When preparing against Mihai Veneteanu, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 62 games by Mihai Veneteanu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihai Veneteanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai Veneteanu 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 | 2,195 | 2,195 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,982 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 16 | 30 | 25.8% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai Veneteanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai Veneteanu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.8% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Mihai Veneteanu's chess games
All 62 games by Mihai Veneteanu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,590 | Bucharest Grand Prix Open | C94 |
| Mar 2022 | George Stoleriu | 2,419 | ch-ROM Rapid | B50 |
| Jun 2022 | Cristian-Gabriel Voiteanu | 2,189 | 3rd Targu Mures Open | C95 |
| Mar 2022 | Ioan Radu | 2,075 | ch-ROM Blitz | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | Vlad-Bogdan Ghita | 1,944 | 15th Arad Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,083 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,090 |
| 14th Arad Open B | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 2,288 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,295 |
| Braila GP RO Stage 5 | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,009 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,866 |
| Bucharest Super Rapid Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai Veneteanu's chess games?
62 games by Mihai Veneteanu, from Dec 2015 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 Veneteanu has played.
What does Mihai Veneteanu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mihai Veneteanu opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai Veneteanu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Mihai Veneteanu play as White?
As White, Mihai Veneteanu's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai Veneteanu play as Black?
As Black, Mihai Veneteanu most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Mihai Veneteanu's FIDE rating?
Mihai Veneteanu is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mihai Veneteanu played?
Our database contains 62 games by Mihai Veneteanu, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai Veneteanu?
62 games by Mihai Veneteanu 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.