Prepare against Paul-Horatiu Casangiu
Romania · World #37,597 classical · FIDE ID 1203576
Our database contains 50 games by Paul-Horatiu Casangiu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul-Horatiu Casangiu 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 | 1,946 | 2,234 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,136 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 2,068 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 5 | 27 | 36.0% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 84.0% | 19.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 19.0% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Casangiu usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Casangiu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Casangiu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Casangiu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's chess games
All 50 games by Paul-Horatiu Casangiu 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: 18 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Radu-Cristian Toma | 2,354 | chT-ROM | A46 |
| Jan 1993 | Costin-Valeriu Cozianu | 2,310 | ch-ROM U20 | A13 |
| Sep 2018 | Attila Szabo | 2,282 | Tasnad Open | A14 |
| Jul 2015 | Stefan Telea | 2,124 | Eforie Nord Seacoast Open 25th | E60 |
| Sep 2013 | Arghir Bonte | 1,981 | Satu Mare Tasnad Open | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U20 | 1993 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,830 |
| chT-ROM | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 2,064 |
| Tasnad Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
| Satu Mare Tasnad Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,032 |
| Baia Mare Maramures Open | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,869 |
| Eforie Nord Seacoast Open 25th | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,243 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's chess games?
50 games by Paul-Horatiu Casangiu, 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 Paul-Horatiu Casangiu has played.
What does Paul-Horatiu Casangiu play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Paul-Horatiu Casangiu opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul-Horatiu Casangiu answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Paul-Horatiu Casangiu play as White?
As White, Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul-Horatiu Casangiu play as Black?
As Black, Paul-Horatiu Casangiu most often plays: Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Paul-Horatiu Casangiu's FIDE rating?
Paul-Horatiu Casangiu is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Paul-Horatiu Casangiu played?
Our database contains 50 games by Paul-Horatiu Casangiu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 5 draws, 27 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul-Horatiu Casangiu?
50 games by Paul-Horatiu Casangiu 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.