Prepare against Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu
FM · Romania · World #12,391 classical · FIDE ID 1209094
When preparing against Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 340 games by Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu 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 | 2,137 | 2,328 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,220 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,219 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 141 | 111 | 88 | 41.5% |
| As White | 178 | 74 | 59 | 45 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 162 | 67 | 52 | 43 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 78.1% | 58.6% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 17.4% | 61.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 58.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues Nf3 (51.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues Nf3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 61.3% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues g3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pribeanu usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 61 | 80.3% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 66 | 95.7% | 57.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu's chess games
All 340 games by Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 141 wins, 111 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 44 | 13/13/18 | 29.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 10/7/2 | 52.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Gabriel Mateuta | 2,503 | ch-ROM | B01 |
| Jun 2012 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,433 | 27th Baile Felix Cup | A10 |
| Sep 2004 | Francisc Nemeth | 2,400 | Bucharest Open | B90 |
| Sep 2011 | Yuri A. Meshkov | 2,394 | 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | B12 |
| May 2018 | Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu | 2,363 | ch-ROM | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,156 |
| Linares Blind | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,245 |
| Bucharest Spring IM | 2003 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,133 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,060 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,203 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,338 |
| 10th IBCA Wch blind | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,173 |
| 13th IBCA-ol blind | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,341 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Piotr Dukaczewski (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu's chess games?
340 games by Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu has played.
What does Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu play as White?
As White, Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (44 games, 29.5% win rate); Réti Opening (21 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu play as Black?
As Black, Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu's FIDE rating?
Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu played?
Our database contains 340 games by Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 111 draws, 88 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu?
340 games by Mihail-Dacian Pribeanu 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.