Prepare against Petru-Sebastian Ursan
CM · Romania · World #8,005 classical · FIDE ID 1227556
Our database contains 205 games by Petru-Sebastian Ursan, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Petru-Sebastian Ursan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petru-Sebastian Ursan 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 | 2,205 | 2,248 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,152 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 64 | 52 | 89 | 31.2% |
| As White | 102 | 29 | 31 | 42 | 28.4% |
| As Black | 103 | 35 | 21 | 47 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petru-Sebastian Ursan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petru-Sebastian Ursan's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 44.1% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 31 | 30.4% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 13.7% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 7 | 6.9% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.9% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ursan usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ursan usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ursan usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ursan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ursan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Ursan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 87.5% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 19 | 48.7% | 34.2% |
| Nf6 | 14 | 35.9% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Petru-Sebastian Ursan's chess games
All 205 games by Petru-Sebastian Ursan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 64 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 19 | 3/7/9 | 15.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| E08 | Catalan | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Marius Manolache | 2,541 | 3rd Satu Mare Foisor Blitz | E01 |
| Oct 2020 | Teodor Anton | 2,464 | Titled Tue | E19 |
| Jun 2022 | Oleg Yaksin | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Jun 2022 | Adrian Musat | 2,378 | Titled Tue Early | C56 |
| Aug 2021 | Alexandru Manea | 2,338 | 14th Arad Open A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 32 | 12 | 2,201 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2014 | 18 | 9 | 1,751 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 1,853 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2018 | 15 | 3 | 2,055 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-A | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| 14th Arad Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-ROM | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petru-Sebastian Ursan's chess games?
205 games by Petru-Sebastian Ursan, from Sep 2011 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 Petru-Sebastian Ursan has played.
What does Petru-Sebastian Ursan play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Petru-Sebastian Ursan opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petru-Sebastian Ursan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Petru-Sebastian Ursan play as White?
As White, Petru-Sebastian Ursan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 15.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (10 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petru-Sebastian Ursan play as Black?
As Black, Petru-Sebastian Ursan most often plays: Modern Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Petru-Sebastian Ursan's FIDE rating?
Petru-Sebastian Ursan is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Petru-Sebastian Ursan played?
Our database contains 205 games by Petru-Sebastian Ursan, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 52 draws, 89 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petru-Sebastian Ursan?
205 games by Petru-Sebastian Ursan 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.