Prepare against Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu
Romania · World #36,503 classical · FIDE ID 1212133
Our database contains 43 games by Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu 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 | 1,951 | 2,156 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,067 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,012 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 20.9% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 57.9% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Stancu usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Stancu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Stancu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Stancu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Stancu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Stancu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 7.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's chess games
All 43 games by Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Timofey Galinsky | 2,439 | 2nd Golden Sands Europe Open | D04 |
| Aug 2007 | Dumitru Tamba | 1,913 | Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | D05 |
| Aug 2007 | Ovidiu-Emanuel Chifor | 1,884 | Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | A62 |
| Jun 2022 | Marian Popa | 1,655 | Cap Aurora FISCA Open | E38 |
| Jan 2000 | Oleg Gartung | 1,650 | Centrocoop Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,100 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,100 |
| Cap Aurora FISCA Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
| 19th Albena Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,988 |
| 2nd Golden Sands Europe Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,249 |
| Bucharest Rizea Memorial | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2,063 |
| 20th Cap Aurora Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's chess games?
43 games by Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu, 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 Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu has played.
What does Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu play as White?
As White, Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu play as Black?
As Black, Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu's FIDE rating?
Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (20.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu?
43 games by Ovidiu-Grigore Stancu 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.