Prepare against Mihnea-Constantin Costescu
Romania · World #45,303 classical · FIDE ID 1256122
When preparing against Mihnea-Constantin Costescu, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 107 games by Mihnea-Constantin Costescu, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihnea-Constantin Costescu 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 | 1,912 | 1,991 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,069 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,903 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 33 | 18 | 56 | 30.8% |
| As White | 50 | 16 | 12 | 22 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 17 | 6 | 34 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 72.0% | 43.1% |
| e4 | 10 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Costescu usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Costescu usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Costescu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Costescu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Costescu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Costescu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 14.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's chess games
All 107 games by Mihnea-Constantin Costescu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Dragos-Andrei Antonica | 2,366 | ch-ROM | A22 |
| Feb 2024 | Matei-Andrei Coicev | 2,122 | ch-ROM | B38 |
| Mar 2022 | Ioan Radu | 2,075 | ch-ROM Blitz | C02 |
| Aug 2017 | Tomas Brnusak | 1,790 | ch-EU Union U12 | A32 |
| Aug 2017 | Tomas Lovcican | 1,553 | ch-EU Union U12 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,576 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,356 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 8 | 1,137 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,291 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,509 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,079 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's chess games?
107 games by Mihnea-Constantin Costescu, from May 2016 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 Mihnea-Constantin Costescu has played.
What does Mihnea-Constantin Costescu play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Mihnea-Constantin Costescu opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihnea-Constantin Costescu answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games).
What openings does Mihnea-Constantin Costescu play as White?
As White, Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihnea-Constantin Costescu play as Black?
As Black, Mihnea-Constantin Costescu most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Mihnea-Constantin Costescu's FIDE rating?
Mihnea-Constantin Costescu is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Mihnea-Constantin Costescu played?
Our database contains 107 games by Mihnea-Constantin Costescu, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 56 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihnea-Constantin Costescu?
107 games by Mihnea-Constantin Costescu 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.