Prepare against Romulus-Cristian Stefan
CM · Romania · World #13,745 classical · FIDE ID 1232835
Our database contains 113 games by Romulus-Cristian Stefan, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Romulus-Cristian Stefan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romulus-Cristian Stefan 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 | 2,119 | 2,248 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,229 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,208 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 41 | 18 | 54 | 36.3% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 11 | 20 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 7 | 34 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romulus-Cristian Stefan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romulus-Cristian Stefan's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 49.0% | 54.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 41.2% | 38.1% |
| f4 | 4 | 7.8% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 54.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (4% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Stefan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 37.0% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Romulus-Cristian Stefan's chess games
All 113 games by Romulus-Cristian Stefan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Hagen Poetsch | 2,403 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | A03 |
| Jul 2026 | Omar,Noa | 2,329 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | D35 |
| Dec 2023 | Robert-Ionut Creanga | 2,273 | chT-ROM Rapid | C76 |
| May 2020 | Alexander V. Kniazev | 2,236 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B45 |
| May 2020 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,181 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,950 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,962 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,129 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,355 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,169 |
| Romania Rapid Online Open Final | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romulus-Cristian Stefan's chess games?
113 games by Romulus-Cristian Stefan, from Jul 2011 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 Romulus-Cristian Stefan has played.
What does Romulus-Cristian Stefan play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Romulus-Cristian Stefan opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romulus-Cristian Stefan answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Romulus-Cristian Stefan play as White?
As White, Romulus-Cristian Stefan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romulus-Cristian Stefan play as Black?
As Black, Romulus-Cristian Stefan most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Romulus-Cristian Stefan's FIDE rating?
Romulus-Cristian Stefan is currently rated 2,119 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Romulus-Cristian Stefan played?
Our database contains 113 games by Romulus-Cristian Stefan, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 54 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romulus-Cristian Stefan?
113 games by Romulus-Cristian Stefan 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.