Prepare against Nicolae Oancea
Canada · World #83,885 classical · FIDE ID 1211870
When preparing against Nicolae Oancea, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 37 games by Nicolae Oancea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolae Oancea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolae Oancea 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 | 1,777 | 2,111 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,827 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,903 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 13.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 10.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolae Oancea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolae Oancea's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 27.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| b4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 27.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Oancea usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Oancea usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Oancea usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Oancea usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Oancea usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Nicolae Oancea's chess games
All 37 games by Nicolae Oancea in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Mihai Osman | 2,138 | Bucharest Winter Cup | A28 |
| Apr 2023 | Savio Joseph Benher | 1,902 | ch-CAN | B81 |
| Apr 2023 | Lefan Yang | 1,892 | ch-CAN | B51 |
| Apr 2023 | Tony Lu | 1,660 | Toronto Excelsior Open | C06 |
| Apr 2023 | Neil Moses | 1,624 | Toronto Excelsior Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2001 | 11 | 2 | 2,034 |
| Toronto Richmond Hill | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,989 |
| Toronto Excelsior Open | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,565 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolae Oancea's chess games?
37 games by Nicolae Oancea, from Apr 2003 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 Nicolae Oancea has played.
What does Nicolae Oancea play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Nicolae Oancea opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolae Oancea answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nicolae Oancea play as White?
As White, Nicolae Oancea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolae Oancea play as Black?
As Black, Nicolae Oancea most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nicolae Oancea's FIDE rating?
Nicolae Oancea is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Nicolae Oancea played?
Our database contains 37 games by Nicolae Oancea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolae Oancea?
37 games by Nicolae Oancea 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.