Prepare against Petru Birnoveanu
Romania · World #67,655 classical · FIDE ID 1225049
When preparing against Petru Birnoveanu, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Petru Birnoveanu, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petru Birnoveanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petru Birnoveanu 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 | 1,829 | 1,867 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,834 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 15.6% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petru Birnoveanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petru Birnoveanu's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Birnoveanu usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Birnoveanu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Birnoveanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Birnoveanu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Petru Birnoveanu's chess games
All 32 games by Petru Birnoveanu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 5 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Josep Miquel Sanchiz Marti | 2,047 | 1st Quart de Poblet Sub2300 | A21 |
| Nov 2016 | Vicente Campos Aucejo | 2,022 | ch-Valencia Region | C13 |
| Oct 2012 | Rafael Soriano Pallas | 1,987 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | A85 |
| Aug 2011 | Luis Poveda Cano | 1,892 | 45th Mislata Open C | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,918 |
| 45th Mislata Open C | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,682 |
| 1st Quart de Poblet Sub2300 | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,854 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,726 |
| 7th Valencia Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,693 |
| 6th Quart de Poblet Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,840 |
| Valencia Autonomico Norte A | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,615 |
| 48th Mislata Open C | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petru Birnoveanu's chess games?
32 games by Petru Birnoveanu, from May 2011 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 Petru Birnoveanu has played.
What does Petru Birnoveanu play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Petru Birnoveanu opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petru Birnoveanu answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...Nc6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Petru Birnoveanu play as White?
As White, Petru Birnoveanu's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petru Birnoveanu play as Black?
As Black, Petru Birnoveanu most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Petru Birnoveanu's FIDE rating?
Petru Birnoveanu is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Petru Birnoveanu played?
Our database contains 32 games by Petru Birnoveanu, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petru Birnoveanu?
32 games by Petru Birnoveanu 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.