Prepare against Razvan Preotu
GM · Canada · World #772 classical · FIDE ID 2613280
When preparing against Razvan Preotu, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 40.0% over 60 games.
Our database contains 2,153 games by Razvan Preotu, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Razvan Preotu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Razvan Preotu 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 | 2,475 | 2,527 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,531 | 2,545 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,413 | 2,447 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,153 | 1,149 | 319 | 685 | 53.4% |
| As White | 1,079 | 619 | 142 | 318 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 1,074 | 530 | 177 | 367 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Razvan Preotu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Razvan Preotu's side.
First moves as White (1,079 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,029 | 95.4% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 34 | 3.2% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 1.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Preotu usually continues Nf3 (62.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Preotu usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Preotu usually continues Nc3 (66.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 67.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Preotu usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Preotu usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Preotu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (476 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 420 | 88.2% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 25 | 5.3% | 48.0% |
| e5 | 14 | 2.9% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 348 | 92.1% | 60.1% |
| d5 | 19 | 5.0% | 60.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 2.1% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Razvan Preotu's chess games
All 2,153 games by Razvan Preotu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - Sep 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: 1,149 wins, 319 draws, 685 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 151 | 76/20/55 | 50.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 109 | 68/8/33 | 62.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 107 | 64/15/28 | 59.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 64 | 30/6/28 | 46.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 52 | 34/2/16 | 65.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 44 | 23/6/15 | 52.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 40 | 24/6/10 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 37 | 22/7/8 | 59.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 36 | 21/6/9 | 58.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 22/1/8 | 71.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 166 | 86/22/58 | 51.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 118 | 65/13/40 | 55.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 92 | 51/11/30 | 55.4% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 77 | 44/12/21 | 57.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 62 | 26/12/24 | 41.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 60 | 24/11/25 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 51 | 27/7/17 | 52.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 49 | 23/5/21 | 46.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 19/2/9 | 63.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | James Mortimer | 2,820 | Titled Tue | B68 |
| Mar 2019 | Yangyi Yu | 2,761 | PRO League KO Stage | C42 |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,745 | Chess.com Rapid Wk18 Swiss | D85 |
| Feb 2023 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,730 | PRO League Prelim | A17 |
| Mar 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,712 | Titled Tue Early | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 1,103 | 679.5 | 2,451 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 47 | 25 | 2,386 |
| ch-CAN | 2023 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,322 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,493 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 22 | 14 | 2,521 |
| Charlotte Open | 2026 | 21 | 16 | 2,509 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,462 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 19 | 8 | 2,391 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Bator Sambuev (21 games) · Rasmus Svane (13 games) · Jeffery Xiong (12 games) · Nikolay Noritsyn (12 games) · Gata Kamsky (11 games) · Aleksandr Lenderman (11 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (11 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Razvan Preotu's chess games?
2,153 games by Razvan Preotu, from Mar 2011 to Sep 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 Razvan Preotu has played.
What does Razvan Preotu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,079 games with White in our database, Razvan Preotu opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Razvan Preotu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Razvan Preotu play as White?
As White, Razvan Preotu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (151 games, 50.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (109 games, 62.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (107 games, 59.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,079 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Razvan Preotu play as Black?
As Black, Razvan Preotu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (166 games, 51.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (118 games, 55.1% win rate); Sicilian (92 games, 55.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,074 games.
What is Razvan Preotu's FIDE rating?
Razvan Preotu is currently rated 2,475 in classical chess, 2,531 in rapid and 2,413 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,527 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Razvan Preotu played?
Our database contains 2,153 games by Razvan Preotu, covering Mar 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,149 wins, 319 draws, 685 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Razvan Preotu?
2,153 games by Razvan Preotu 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.