Prepare against Pavel-Alexandru Nastore
FM · Romania · World #3,195 classical · FIDE ID 1255002
When preparing against Pavel-Alexandru Nastore, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,074 games by Pavel-Alexandru Nastore, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pavel-Alexandru Nastore 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 | 2,330 | 2,336 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,266 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,236 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,074 | 379 | 165 | 530 | 35.3% |
| As White | 537 | 200 | 85 | 252 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 537 | 179 | 80 | 278 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's side.
First moves as White (535 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 447 | 83.6% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 64 | 12.0% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.1% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 5 | 0.9% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Nastore usually continues Nf3 (43.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Nastore usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Nastore usually continues d4 (46.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Nastore usually continues c4 (41.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nastore usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Nastore usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (256 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 236 | 92.2% | 43.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 5.5% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 4 | 1.6% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 140 | 80.5% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 31 | 17.8% | 41.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's chess games
All 1,074 games by Pavel-Alexandru Nastore in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 379 wins, 165 draws, 530 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 75 | 27/10/38 | 36.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 45 | 19/8/18 | 42.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 34 | 10/6/18 | 29.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 13/6/14 | 39.4% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 4/4/13 | 19.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 118 | 48/15/55 | 40.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 63 | 20/15/28 | 31.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 46 | 15/7/24 | 32.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 27 | 10/4/13 | 37.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 24 | 5/3/16 | 20.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 20 | 5/3/12 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| A64 | Catalan | 18 | 2/5/11 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,620 | Cluj GP Rapid | D35 |
| Oct 2020 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,561 | Titled Tue | B04 |
| Apr 2023 | Anand Pranav | 2,525 | Bucharest Grand Prix | E40 |
| Dec 2022 | David Gavrilescu | 2,522 | chT-ROM Rapid | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 664 | 244.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 38 | 18 | 2,197 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,762 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2017 | 18 | 15 | 1,641 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2022 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,105 |
| Romanian Open | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's chess games?
1,074 games by Pavel-Alexandru Nastore, from Jun 2015 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 Pavel-Alexandru Nastore has played.
What does Pavel-Alexandru Nastore play on the first move as White?
Across 535 games with White in our database, Pavel-Alexandru Nastore opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pavel-Alexandru Nastore answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Pavel-Alexandru Nastore play as White?
As White, Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (75 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 537 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pavel-Alexandru Nastore play as Black?
As Black, Pavel-Alexandru Nastore most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (118 games, 40.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (63 games, 31.7% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 32.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 537 games.
What is Pavel-Alexandru Nastore's FIDE rating?
Pavel-Alexandru Nastore is currently rated 2,330 in classical chess, 2,266 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Pavel-Alexandru Nastore played?
Our database contains 1,074 games by Pavel-Alexandru Nastore, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 379 wins, 165 draws, 530 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pavel-Alexandru Nastore?
1,074 games by Pavel-Alexandru Nastore 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.