Prepare against Razvan-Stefan Dicu
FM · Romania · World #8,869 classical · FIDE ID 1220217
Our database contains 253 games by Razvan-Stefan Dicu, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Razvan-Stefan Dicu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Razvan-Stefan Dicu 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 | 2,188 | 2,321 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,232 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,240 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 100 | 84 | 69 | 39.5% |
| As White | 129 | 44 | 49 | 36 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 124 | 56 | 35 | 33 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Razvan-Stefan Dicu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Razvan-Stefan Dicu's side.
First moves as White (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 86.0% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 5.4% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 6 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.1% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dicu usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Dicu usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dicu usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Dicu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Dicu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 54.7% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 18 | 28.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 4.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 67.6% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 32.4% | 62.5% |
Razvan-Stefan Dicu's chess games
All 253 games by Razvan-Stefan Dicu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 100 wins, 84 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,402 | ch-ROM Open | C02 |
| Sep 2013 | Vlad Tomescu | 2,389 | chT-ROM | E14 |
| Sep 2013 | Robin-Alexandru Dragomirescu | 2,368 | chT-ROM | C67 |
| Apr 2015 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,361 | ch-ROM U20 | E43 |
| Nov 2014 | Bogdan Posedaru | 2,351 | chT2-ROM | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 34 | 11 | 2,263 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 25 | 12 | 2,249 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 2,167 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2015 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,276 |
| Arad Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,080 |
| ch-ROM U14 Boys | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,445 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Razvan-Stefan Dicu's chess games?
253 games by Razvan-Stefan Dicu, from Apr 2007 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 Razvan-Stefan Dicu has played.
What does Razvan-Stefan Dicu play on the first move as White?
Across 129 games with White in our database, Razvan-Stefan Dicu opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Razvan-Stefan Dicu answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games).
What openings does Razvan-Stefan Dicu play as White?
As White, Razvan-Stefan Dicu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 129 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Razvan-Stefan Dicu play as Black?
As Black, Razvan-Stefan Dicu most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Razvan-Stefan Dicu's FIDE rating?
Razvan-Stefan Dicu is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Razvan-Stefan Dicu played?
Our database contains 253 games by Razvan-Stefan Dicu, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 84 draws, 69 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Razvan-Stefan Dicu?
253 games by Razvan-Stefan Dicu 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.