Prepare against Nicolae Sandru
Romania · World #88,951 classical · FIDE ID 1220900
When preparing against Nicolae Sandru, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Nicolae Sandru, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolae Sandru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolae Sandru 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 | 1,761 | 1,942 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,915 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,903 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 21.1% |
| As White | 18 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 11.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolae Sandru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolae Sandru's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 83.3% | 13.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 13.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sandru usually continues Bf4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sandru usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Sandru usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sandru usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sandru usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sandru usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Nicolae Sandru's chess games
All 38 games by Nicolae Sandru in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 0 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Petrica Costin | 2,135 | Arad Open | B01 |
| May 2011 | Viorel-Ovidiu Popa-Matei | 2,135 | 26th Baile Felix Cup | B12 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexandru-Mircea Butolo | 2,043 | chT-ROM Blitz | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Marius-Alin Maier | 1,895 | Gambitul Calului Rapid Ediția a IV-a | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Bianca Craciun | 1,633 | 9th Arad Open | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,006 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,612 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 5 | 0 | 1,705 |
| 9th Arad Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,982 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 2,097 |
| Arad Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,126 |
| Gambitul Calului Rapid Ediția a IV-a | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,918 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolae Sandru's chess games?
38 games by Nicolae Sandru, from Apr 2007 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 Nicolae Sandru has played.
What does Nicolae Sandru play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Nicolae Sandru opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolae Sandru answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolae Sandru play as White?
As White, Nicolae Sandru's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolae Sandru play as Black?
As Black, Nicolae Sandru most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nicolae Sandru's FIDE rating?
Nicolae Sandru is currently rated 1,761 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Nicolae Sandru played?
Our database contains 38 games by Nicolae Sandru, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 0 draws, 30 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolae Sandru?
38 games by Nicolae Sandru 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.