Prepare against Robert-Paul Nastase
FM · Romania · World #6,623 classical · FIDE ID 1221175
When preparing against Robert-Paul Nastase, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 456 games by Robert-Paul Nastase, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert-Paul Nastase's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert-Paul Nastase 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 | 2,232 | 2,331 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,179 | 2,204 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,182 | 2,208 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 456 | 195 | 99 | 162 | 42.8% |
| As White | 235 | 105 | 53 | 77 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 221 | 90 | 46 | 85 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert-Paul Nastase's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert-Paul Nastase's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 194 | 82.6% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 32 | 13.6% | 65.6% |
| a3 | 6 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| d3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nastase usually continues Nf3 (59.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nastase usually continues Nf3 (66.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nastase usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 65.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nastase usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Nastase usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Nastase usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 73.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 13 | 14.3% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 36.2% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 33.3% | 58.7% |
| f5 | 14 | 20.3% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.2% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Robert-Paul Nastase's chess games
All 456 games by Robert-Paul Nastase in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - Aug 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: 195 wins, 99 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 3/3/13 | 15.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 14/7/9 | 46.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | 2,604 | 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | B96 |
| Nov 2018 | Marius Manolache | 2,518 | chT-ROM | E51 |
| Feb 2024 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,467 | ch-ROM | A13 |
| Jul 2018 | Serghei Vedmediuc | 2,464 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | B33 |
| Aug 2023 | Alex Krstulovic | 2,447 | 16th Arad Open | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 46 | 24 | 2,272 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 42 | 18.5 | 2,189 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 27 | 22.5 | 2,322 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 25 | 12 | 2,333 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,126 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2014 | 18 | 14 | 2,248 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,079 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert-Paul Nastase's chess games?
456 games by Robert-Paul Nastase, from Jan 2009 to Aug 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-Paul Nastase has played.
What does Robert-Paul Nastase play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Robert-Paul Nastase opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.a3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert-Paul Nastase answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Robert-Paul Nastase play as White?
As White, Robert-Paul Nastase's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 15.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert-Paul Nastase play as Black?
As Black, Robert-Paul Nastase most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Robert-Paul Nastase's FIDE rating?
Robert-Paul Nastase is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,179 in rapid and 2,182 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Robert-Paul Nastase played?
Our database contains 456 games by Robert-Paul Nastase, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 99 draws, 162 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert-Paul Nastase?
456 games by Robert-Paul Nastase 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.