Prepare against Ovidiu Dinca
Romania · World #62,770 classical · FIDE ID 1230891
When preparing against Ovidiu Dinca, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (45%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ovidiu Dinca, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ovidiu Dinca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ovidiu Dinca 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 | 1,846 | 1,976 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,998 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,879 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 22.7% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ovidiu Dinca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ovidiu Dinca's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 68.2% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Dinca usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Dinca usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Dinca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dinca usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Dinca usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dinca usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Ovidiu Dinca's chess games
All 44 games by Ovidiu Dinca in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Julianna Terbe | 2,187 | 9th Arad Open | E60 |
| Mar 2019 | Dan-Sebastian Horvat | 2,156 | ch-ROM | D13 |
| Mar 2020 | Andrei Filip | 2,103 | Bicaz City Cup | D02 |
| Aug 2019 | Zoltan Kanyadi | 2,100 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Cristian-Daniel Oltean | 2,092 | 15th Arad Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,910 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| 14th Arad Open A | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,020 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,961 |
| 9th Arad Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,090 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2,089 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,030 |
| ch-ROM Amateurs | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ovidiu Dinca's chess games?
44 games by Ovidiu Dinca, from Sep 2012 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 Ovidiu Dinca has played.
What does Ovidiu Dinca play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ovidiu Dinca opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ovidiu Dinca answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Ovidiu Dinca play as White?
As White, Ovidiu Dinca's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ovidiu Dinca play as Black?
As Black, Ovidiu Dinca most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ovidiu Dinca's FIDE rating?
Ovidiu Dinca is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (May 2013).
How many games has Ovidiu Dinca played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ovidiu Dinca, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ovidiu Dinca?
44 games by Ovidiu Dinca 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.