Prepare against Sabina Sariteanu
WFM · Romania · World #61,920 classical · FIDE ID 1205498
When preparing against Sabina Sariteanu, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (33%).
Our database contains 45 games by Sabina Sariteanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sabina Sariteanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabina Sariteanu 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 | 1,849 | 2,014 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,802 | 1,943 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,949 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 7 | 5 | 33 | 15.6% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabina Sariteanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabina Sariteanu's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sariteanu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Sariteanu usually continues f4 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Sariteanu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sariteanu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Sariteanu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Sabina Sariteanu's chess games
All 45 games by Sabina Sariteanu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Carmen Voicu-Jagodzinsky | 2,284 | chT-ROM Blitz w | B23 |
| Mar 2022 | Irina Ionescu | 2,131 | ch-ROM Rapid w | C41 |
| Mar 2022 | Silvia-Raluca Sgircea | 2,092 | ch-ROM blitz w | D11 |
| Oct 2024 | Mihaela-Ioana Trifoi | 2,016 | chT-ROM w | C02 |
| Nov 2024 | Bengt Eriksson | 2,006 | World Amateur U2300 | E74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Amateur U2300 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,913 |
| chT-ROM w | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| chT-ROM Rapid w | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,022 |
| chT-ROM Blitz w | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-ROM w | 2024 | 5 | 0 | 1,632 |
| ch-ROM blitz w | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,842 |
| ch-ROM Rapid w | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,909 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,866 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabina Sariteanu's chess games?
45 games by Sabina Sariteanu, from Apr 2003 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 Sabina Sariteanu has played.
What does Sabina Sariteanu play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sabina Sariteanu opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabina Sariteanu answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Sabina Sariteanu play as White?
As White, Sabina Sariteanu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabina Sariteanu play as Black?
As Black, Sabina Sariteanu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sabina Sariteanu's FIDE rating?
Sabina Sariteanu is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,802 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Sabina Sariteanu played?
Our database contains 45 games by Sabina Sariteanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabina Sariteanu?
45 games by Sabina Sariteanu 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.