Prepare against Robert-Ionut Creanga
FM · Romania · World #6,821 classical · FIDE ID 1251406
Our database contains 354 games by Robert-Ionut Creanga, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert-Ionut Creanga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert-Ionut Creanga 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 | 2,228 | 2,284 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,191 | 2,191 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,200 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 148 | 85 | 121 | 41.8% |
| As White | 179 | 80 | 43 | 56 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 175 | 68 | 42 | 65 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert-Ionut Creanga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert-Ionut Creanga's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 142 | 79.3% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 35 | 19.6% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Creanga usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Creanga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Creanga usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Creanga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Creanga usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Creanga usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 43.6% | 56.1% |
| c6 | 25 | 26.6% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 21 | 22.3% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 5.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 93.8% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Robert-Ionut Creanga's chess games
All 354 games by Robert-Ionut Creanga in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 148 wins, 85 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| E70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,627 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Feb 2022 | Teodor Anton | 2,457 | ch-ROM | E32 |
| Aug 2023 | Or Bronstein | 2,448 | 16th Arad Open | E04 |
| Sep 2023 | Eline Roebers | 2,421 | ch-EU U18 31st | B33 |
| Sep 2023 | Yuval Yaniv | 2,391 | ch-EU U18 31st | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 59 | 23.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 1,598 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 14 | 1,845 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,374 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,103 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,322 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,038 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert-Ionut Creanga's chess games?
354 games by Robert-Ionut Creanga, from Nov 2014 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 Robert-Ionut Creanga has played.
What does Robert-Ionut Creanga play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Robert-Ionut Creanga opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert-Ionut Creanga answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Robert-Ionut Creanga play as White?
As White, Robert-Ionut Creanga's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert-Ionut Creanga play as Black?
As Black, Robert-Ionut Creanga most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Robert-Ionut Creanga's FIDE rating?
Robert-Ionut Creanga is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,191 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Robert-Ionut Creanga played?
Our database contains 354 games by Robert-Ionut Creanga, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 85 draws, 121 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert-Ionut Creanga?
354 games by Robert-Ionut Creanga 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.