Prepare against Sandu Ungureanu
Romania · World #22,085 classical · FIDE ID 1212311
Our database contains 202 games by Sandu Ungureanu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sandu Ungureanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sandu Ungureanu 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 | 2,040 | 2,143 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,013 | 2,120 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,127 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 79 | 53 | 70 | 39.1% |
| As White | 101 | 44 | 23 | 34 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 101 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sandu Ungureanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sandu Ungureanu's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 39.6% | 55.0% |
| g3 | 18 | 17.8% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 13.9% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 11.9% | 45.8% |
| b4 | 5 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 18% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 37.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 27.0% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 13.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Sandu Ungureanu's chess games
All 202 games by Sandu Ungureanu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 79 wins, 53 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Alexandru-Ovidiu Stanciu | 2,369 | Arad Open A | B10 |
| Jan 2012 | Rafael Montero Melendez | 2,303 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B41 |
| Aug 2011 | Marius-Cristian Chereches | 2,280 | Arad Open A | A17 |
| Jan 2012 | James L Hanley | 2,247 | 10th Gibraltar Challengers A | E65 |
| Jan 2012 | Alan M Byron | 2,241 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,056 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| Graz Open B | 2004 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
| Krakow Open C | 2004 | 7 | 6 | 1,865 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sandu Ungureanu's chess games?
202 games by Sandu Ungureanu, from Jan 2004 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 Sandu Ungureanu has played.
What does Sandu Ungureanu play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Sandu Ungureanu opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sandu Ungureanu answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sandu Ungureanu play as White?
As White, Sandu Ungureanu's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sandu Ungureanu play as Black?
As Black, Sandu Ungureanu most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Sandu Ungureanu's FIDE rating?
Sandu Ungureanu is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,013 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Sandu Ungureanu played?
Our database contains 202 games by Sandu Ungureanu, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 53 draws, 70 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sandu Ungureanu?
202 games by Sandu Ungureanu 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.