Prepare against Samuel Panc
Romania · World #17,656 classical · FIDE ID 1266284
Our database contains 66 games by Samuel Panc, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Panc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Panc 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 | 2,078 | 2,110 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,960 | 1,960 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 14 | 17 | 35 | 21.2% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 18.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Panc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Panc's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 92.9% | 44.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Panc usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Panc usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Panc usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Panc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Panc usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Samuel Panc's chess games
All 66 games by Samuel Panc in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E58 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Samuel-Timotei Ghimpu | 2,456 | ch-ROU 2025 | B30 |
| Nov 2023 | Angela Dragomirescu | 2,103 | Sebes GP Open | B09 |
| Sep 2021 | Dariana-Gabriela Didiliuc | 1,876 | Tasnad Orasului Cup | A85 |
| Aug 2022 | David Deac | 1,829 | 15th Arad Open | B20 |
| Mar 2020 | Diana-Elena Lupascu | 1,689 | Bicaz City Cup | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,697 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| ch-ROU 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 2,136 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,701 |
| 14th Arad Open A | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,072 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,964 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,103 |
| Tasnad Orasului Cup | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Panc's chess games?
66 games by Samuel Panc, from Jun 2016 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 Samuel Panc has played.
What does Samuel Panc play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Samuel Panc opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Panc answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Samuel Panc play as White?
As White, Samuel Panc's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Panc play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Panc most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Samuel Panc's FIDE rating?
Samuel Panc is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,960 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Samuel Panc played?
Our database contains 66 games by Samuel Panc, covering Jun 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 17 draws, 35 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Panc?
66 games by Samuel Panc 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.