Prepare against Radu-Cristian Toma
IM · Romania · World #2,064 classical · FIDE ID 1217992
When preparing against Radu-Cristian Toma, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Radu-Cristian Toma, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Radu-Cristian Toma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radu-Cristian Toma 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 | 2,379 | 2,410 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,310 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,331 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 496 | 227 | 140 | 129 | 45.8% |
| As White | 247 | 133 | 66 | 48 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 249 | 94 | 74 | 81 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radu-Cristian Toma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radu-Cristian Toma's side.
First moves as White (247 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 103 | 41.7% | 71.8% |
| d4 | 85 | 34.4% | 67.6% |
| e4 | 35 | 14.2% | 62.9% |
| c4 | 24 | 9.7% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 71.8% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Toma usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Toma usually continues e3 (74.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Toma usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Toma usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Toma usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Toma usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 71.2% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 20 | 15.2% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.3% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 43 | 50.0% | 52.3% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 50.0% | 58.1% |
Radu-Cristian Toma's chess games
All 496 games by Radu-Cristian Toma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 227 wins, 140 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 22/11/8 | 53.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 35 | 17/7/11 | 48.6% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 27 | 17/6/4 | 63.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Max Warmerdam | 2,676 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | D30 |
| Nov 2017 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,539 | chT-ROM | D20 |
| Aug 2023 | Martin Neugebauer | 2,536 | 16th Arad Open | B36 |
| Feb 2022 | Marius Manolache | 2,485 | ch-ROM | E51 |
| Mar 2021 | MarcAndria Maurizzi | 2,461 | EU-Cup Online Gr-D | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 74 | 39 | 2,255 |
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 45 | 27.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,137 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2016 | 18 | 12 | 2,231 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,301 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid C | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,222 |
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,412 |
| World ol U16 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,323 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Gavrilescu (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radu-Cristian Toma's chess games?
496 games by Radu-Cristian Toma, from Apr 2008 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 Radu-Cristian Toma has played.
What does Radu-Cristian Toma play on the first move as White?
Across 247 games with White in our database, Radu-Cristian Toma opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radu-Cristian Toma answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Radu-Cristian Toma play as White?
As White, Radu-Cristian Toma's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 53.7% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Réti Opening (27 games, 63.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 247 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radu-Cristian Toma play as Black?
As Black, Radu-Cristian Toma most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Radu-Cristian Toma's FIDE rating?
Radu-Cristian Toma is currently rated 2,379 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Radu-Cristian Toma played?
Our database contains 496 games by Radu-Cristian Toma, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 227 wins, 140 draws, 129 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radu-Cristian Toma?
496 games by Radu-Cristian Toma 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.