Prepare against Sabin Teianu
NLD · World #11,810 classical · FIDE ID 1095846
When preparing against Sabin Teianu, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Sabin Teianu, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sabin Teianu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabin Teianu 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 | 2,144 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,120 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,156 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 21 | 11 | 15 | 44.7% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 42.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 218 rated games against 171 different opponents, across 42 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 84 | 35 | 26 | 23 | 41.7% | 2,036 | 2,096 | 10 |
| Rapid | 27 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 55.6% | 1,925 | 2,029 | 6 |
| Blitz | 107 | 50 | 18 | 39 | 46.7% | 1,865 | 1,906 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 94 | 31 | 23 | 40 | 33.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 111 | 63 | 24 | 24 | 56.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 16 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 2,166 | 2,203 |
| 2025 | 65 | 29 | 14 | 22 | 1,974 | 2,018 |
| 2024 | 49 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 1,944 | 2,036 |
| 2023 | 42 | 18 | 7 | 17 | 1,898 | 1,907 |
| 2022 | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1,326 | 1,481 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabin Teianu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabin Teianu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.5% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Teianu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Teianu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Teianu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Teianu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Sabin Teianu's chess games
All 47 games by Sabin Teianu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Mees van Batenburg | 2,365 | Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale A | C13 |
| Aug 2025 | Midas Ratsma | 2,270 | Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | C10 |
| Apr 2026 | Boyd Leenen | 2,205 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | E15 |
| Sep 2026 | Luuk Meulmeester | 2,171 | Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale A | D11 |
| Apr 2026 | Xiheng Zhang | 2,135 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,263 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Finale A | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,302 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,994 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2,432 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2026 - Group A | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,023 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Chess Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,844 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabin Teianu's chess games?
47 games by Sabin Teianu, from Sep 2023 to Oct 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 Sabin Teianu has played.
What does Sabin Teianu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sabin Teianu opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabin Teianu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sabin Teianu play as White?
As White, Sabin Teianu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabin Teianu play as Black?
As Black, Sabin Teianu most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sabin Teianu's FIDE rating?
Sabin Teianu is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sabin Teianu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Sabin Teianu, covering Sep 2023 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabin Teianu?
47 games by Sabin Teianu 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.