Prepare against Savas Marin Stoica
United Kingdom · World #11,135 classical · FIDE ID 464309
Our database contains 208 games by Savas Marin Stoica, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Savas Marin Stoica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Savas Marin Stoica 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 | 2,152 | 2,189 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,050 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 76 | 69 | 63 | 36.5% |
| As White | 109 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 37 | 31 | 31 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Savas Marin Stoica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Savas Marin Stoica's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 58.7% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 38 | 34.9% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 6.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Stoica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stoica usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Stoica usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Stoica usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Stoica usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Stoica usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 48.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 11 | 25.6% | 72.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 73.0% | 64.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.0% | 35.0% |
Savas Marin Stoica's chess games
All 208 games by Savas Marin Stoica in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 76 wins, 69 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
| Jul 2024 | Yakov Ginzburg | 2,405 | Titled Tue Early | C15 |
| Feb 2023 | David Fitzsimons | 2,342 | London Mindsports IM A | E49 |
| Jul 2022 | Ari Guz | 2,331 | chT-EU U18 | E20 |
| Aug 2025 | J Rudd | 2,259 | 111th ch-GBR | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 30 | 13 | 2,152 |
| UK Challenge Terafinal U18 | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,701 |
| chT-BCF 2122 (4NCL) | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,190 |
| chT4S-BCF 1718 (4NCL) | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,526 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,857 |
| London Psyon | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| 109th ch-GBR | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| 111th ch-GBR | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Savas Marin Stoica's chess games?
208 games by Savas Marin Stoica, from Jun 2018 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 Savas Marin Stoica has played.
What does Savas Marin Stoica play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Savas Marin Stoica opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Savas Marin Stoica answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Savas Marin Stoica play as White?
As White, Savas Marin Stoica's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Savas Marin Stoica play as Black?
As Black, Savas Marin Stoica most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Savas Marin Stoica's FIDE rating?
Savas Marin Stoica is currently rated 2,152 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Savas Marin Stoica played?
Our database contains 208 games by Savas Marin Stoica, covering Jun 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 69 draws, 63 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Savas Marin Stoica?
208 games by Savas Marin Stoica 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.