Prepare against Petrut Sandor
Romania · World #17,770 classical · FIDE ID 1208349
When preparing against Petrut Sandor, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 97 games by Petrut Sandor, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Petrut Sandor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petrut Sandor 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 | 2,077 | 2,263 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,353 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,341 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 23 | 31 | 43 | 23.7% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 50 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petrut Sandor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petrut Sandor's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 95.7% | 41.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 41.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Sandor usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Sandor usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sandor usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sandor usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 19.2% | 10.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Petrut Sandor's chess games
All 97 games by Petrut Sandor in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 23 wins, 31 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Vlad Ungureanu | 2,304 | ch-ROM | B49 |
| Aug 2006 | Cristian Raut | 2,246 | Predeal Open | B90 |
| Nov 2014 | Ion Teodorescu | 2,236 | chT2-ROM | D63 |
| Dec 2006 | Claudiu Stanculescu | 2,229 | ch-ROM | B33 |
| Dec 2006 | Mircea Marinescu | 2,204 | ch-ROM | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 23 | 10 | 2,130 |
| ch-ROM | 2009 | 16 | 8 | 2,239 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,135 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| chTA-ROM | 2012 | 8 | 3 | 2,222 |
| Arad Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,231 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 2,069 |
| Satu Mare Open 2nd | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petrut Sandor's chess games?
97 games by Petrut Sandor, from Apr 2004 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 Petrut Sandor has played.
What does Petrut Sandor play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Petrut Sandor opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petrut Sandor answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Petrut Sandor play as White?
As White, Petrut Sandor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petrut Sandor play as Black?
As Black, Petrut Sandor most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Petrut Sandor's FIDE rating?
Petrut Sandor is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Petrut Sandor played?
Our database contains 97 games by Petrut Sandor, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 31 draws, 43 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petrut Sandor?
97 games by Petrut Sandor 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.