Prepare against Gabriel Petcu
FM · Italy · World #6,014 classical · FIDE ID 28548485
Our database contains 187 games by Gabriel Petcu, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Petcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Petcu 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 | 2,248 | 2,323 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,310 | 2,310 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,225 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 187 | 68 | 25 | 94 | 36.4% |
| As White | 93 | 37 | 12 | 44 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 94 | 31 | 13 | 50 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Petcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Petcu's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 53.8% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 29 | 31.2% | 43.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.7% | 72.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Petcu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Petcu usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Petcu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 43.1% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Petcu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Petcu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Petcu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 94.9% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 34.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Gabriel Petcu's chess games
All 187 games by Gabriel Petcu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2020 - 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: 68 wins, 25 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Augustin Droin | 2,480 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| Feb 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B50 |
| Apr 2026 | Nicholas Paltrinieri | 2,414 | 57th Italian Teams Gp B | C10 |
| Apr 2026 | Andrea Favaloro | 2,404 | 10th Semana Santa Open | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Abel Fabian Lopez Gonzalez | 2,396 | Titled Tue | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 70 | 31 | 2,217 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,150 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 19 | 7.5 | 2,155 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,115 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,180 |
| Sardinia World Open A | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 2,103 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,140 |
| Greco Memorial | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Petcu's chess games?
187 games by Gabriel Petcu, from Oct 2020 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 Gabriel Petcu has played.
What does Gabriel Petcu play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, Gabriel Petcu opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Petcu answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Petcu play as White?
As White, Gabriel Petcu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Petcu play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Petcu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Gabriel Petcu's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Petcu is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,310 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (May 2026).
How many games has Gabriel Petcu played?
Our database contains 187 games by Gabriel Petcu, covering Oct 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 25 draws, 94 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Petcu?
187 games by Gabriel Petcu 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.