Prepare against Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean
Romania · World #33,878 classical · FIDE ID 1260944
Our database contains 77 games by Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean 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 | 1,964 | 1,964 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,936 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,669 | 1,736 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 36 | 7 | 34 | 46.8% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 20 | 4 | 15 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Santimbrean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Santimbrean usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Santimbrean usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Santimbrean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Santimbrean usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 75.9% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 91.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean's chess games
All 77 games by Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 36 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Andrei Negrean | 1,991 | chT-ROM Rapid | B21 |
| Jul 2026 | Eduard-Alexandru Ilie | 1,932 | Brasov Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Group B | C01 |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitrie Miron | 1,905 | Brasov Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Group B | B20 |
| Dec 2022 | Andrei-Cristian Mainescu | 1,860 | chT-ROM Rapid | C05 |
| Dec 2022 | Iulia-Cristiana Stefan | 1,662 | chT-ROM Rapid | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U08 | 2017 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,176 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,234 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,416 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,544 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,000 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 1 | 1,645 |
| 27th ch-EU U08 | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,481 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,607 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean's chess games?
77 games by Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean, from Jun 2017 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 Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean has played.
What does Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean play as White?
As White, Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean play as Black?
As Black, Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean's FIDE rating?
Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,669 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,964 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean played?
Our database contains 77 games by Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 7 draws, 34 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean?
77 games by Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean 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.