Prepare against Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
FM · Romania · World #2,810 classical · FIDE ID 1256220
When preparing against Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 882 games by Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu 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 | 2,345 | 2,353 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,351 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,195 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 882 | 391 | 110 | 381 | 44.3% |
| As White | 437 | 201 | 50 | 186 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 445 | 190 | 60 | 195 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's side.
First moves as White (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 44.9% | 47.4% |
| b3 | 82 | 18.8% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 57 | 13.0% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 49 | 11.2% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 7.8% | 51.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues Nf3 (41.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues Nf3 (44.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 19% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues Bb2 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues Bb2 (55.9% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Stepanencu usually continues Bb2 (67.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 37.5% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 38 | 18.3% | 43.4% |
| e6 | 28 | 13.5% | 60.7% |
| g6 | 14 | 6.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 6.3% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 13 | 6.3% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 90 | 52.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 39 | 22.7% | 48.7% |
| g6 | 18 | 10.5% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 5.8% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.1% | 57.1% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's chess games
All 882 games by Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 391 wins, 110 draws, 381 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 81 | 43/4/34 | 53.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/5/19 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 23 | 14/1/8 | 60.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 19/0/17 | 52.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 11/1/22 | 32.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 28 | 5/6/17 | 17.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 9/2/14 | 36.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | David Navara | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | E23 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,665 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A22 |
| Dec 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,651 | Titled Tue Early | C09 |
| Oct 2022 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | E26 |
| May 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,637 | FIDE World Cup Europe Hybrid Qual | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 516 | 261 | 2,292 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 35 | 16 | 2,302 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 33 | 18 | 2,353 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,889 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,714 |
| Wch U18 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,242 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's chess games?
882 games by Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu, from Apr 2016 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 Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu has played.
What does Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu play on the first move as White?
Across 437 games with White in our database, Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu play as White?
As White, Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (81 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 437 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu play as Black?
As Black, Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu most often plays: Modern Defense (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 32.4% win rate); Sicilian (28 games, 17.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 445 games.
What is Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu's FIDE rating?
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu played?
Our database contains 882 games by Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 391 wins, 110 draws, 381 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu?
882 games by Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu 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.