Prepare against Raul Cristian Codru
Romania · World #18,802 classical · FIDE ID 42203996
When preparing against Raul Cristian Codru, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Raul Cristian Codru, covering May 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Raul Cristian Codru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Cristian Codru 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 | 2,069 | 2,069 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,933 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,865 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 17.1% |
| As White | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 908 rated games against 641 different opponents, across 122 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 494 | 215 | 95 | 184 | 43.5% | 1,679 | 1,669 | 13 |
| Rapid | 265 | 124 | 37 | 104 | 46.8% | 1,732 | 1,720 | 5 |
| Blitz | 128 | 61 | 15 | 52 | 47.7% | 1,486 | 1,467 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 405 | 69 | 79 | 257 | 17.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 340 | 223 | 61 | 56 | 65.6% |
Wins over titled players: 4 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 48 | 16 | 34 | 1,804 | 1,839 |
| 2025 | 222 | 113 | 35 | 74 | 1,847 | 1,907 |
| 2024 | 171 | 76 | 35 | 60 | 1,761 | 1,766 |
| 2023 | 194 | 76 | 39 | 79 | 1,538 | 1,488 |
| 2022 | 123 | 54 | 16 | 53 | 1,541 | 1,418 |
| 2021 | 88 | 38 | 9 | 41 | 1,307 | 1,213 |
| 2020 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1,312 | 912 |
Where Raul Cristian Codru has played
Romania (113) · Italy (2) · Serbia (2) · United Arab Emirates (2) · Czechia (1) · Spain (1) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Cristian Codru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Cristian Codru's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 22.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Codru usually continues c4 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Codru usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Codru usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 7.1% |
Raul Cristian Codru's chess games
All 35 games by Raul Cristian Codru in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,345 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Men’s Super league | A14 |
| Mar 2025 | Renas Arda Miralper Teker | 1,686 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D37 |
| Jan 2023 | Konstantinos Misios | 1,357 | EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | A59 |
| Jan 2023 | Alexandru Mohonea | 1,329 | EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,816 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,344 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,954 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Men’s Super league | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,118 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Men’s Super League | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2,017 |
| 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,596 |
| Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,090 |
| ch-EU U12 31st | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Cristian Codru's chess games?
35 games by Raul Cristian Codru, from May 2021 to Oct 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 Raul Cristian Codru has played.
What does Raul Cristian Codru play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Raul Cristian Codru opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Cristian Codru answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Raul Cristian Codru play as White?
As White, Raul Cristian Codru's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Cristian Codru play as Black?
As Black, Raul Cristian Codru most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Raul Cristian Codru's FIDE rating?
Raul Cristian Codru is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Raul Cristian Codru played?
Our database contains 35 games by Raul Cristian Codru, covering May 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Cristian Codru?
35 games by Raul Cristian Codru 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.