Prepare against Ovidiu Craciun
Romania · World #35,293 classical · FIDE ID 1207237
When preparing against Ovidiu Craciun, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 138 games by Ovidiu Craciun, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ovidiu Craciun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ovidiu Craciun 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 | 1,957 | 2,124 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,958 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,932 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 39 | 24 | 75 | 28.3% |
| As White | 75 | 23 | 14 | 38 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 10 | 37 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ovidiu Craciun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ovidiu Craciun's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 97.3% | 38.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 38.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Craciun usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Craciun usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Craciun usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Craciun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Craciun usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 51.9% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 37.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 96.3% | 38.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Ovidiu Craciun's chess games
All 138 games by Ovidiu Craciun in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 39 wins, 24 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Alexandru Pop | 2,304 | ch-ROM | B95 |
| Feb 2012 | Aurelian Ciobanu | 2,276 | ch-ROM | B06 |
| May 2018 | Paul-Cristian Rusan | 2,213 | ch-ROM | C56 |
| Nov 2019 | Poul Rewitz | 2,203 | 29th Wch Seniors 50 | B12 |
| Mar 2019 | Bogdan-Petru Carasca | 2,176 | ch-ROM | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 44 | 18 | 2,047 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| Deva tt | 1998 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 14th Arad Open B | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,661 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ovidiu Craciun's chess games?
138 games by Ovidiu Craciun, from Apr 2003 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 Ovidiu Craciun has played.
What does Ovidiu Craciun play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ovidiu Craciun opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ovidiu Craciun answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ovidiu Craciun play as White?
As White, Ovidiu Craciun's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ovidiu Craciun play as Black?
As Black, Ovidiu Craciun most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Ovidiu Craciun's FIDE rating?
Ovidiu Craciun is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ovidiu Craciun played?
Our database contains 138 games by Ovidiu Craciun, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 24 draws, 75 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ovidiu Craciun?
138 games by Ovidiu Craciun 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.