Prepare against Silviu Valentin Pitica
Italy · World #7,974 classical · FIDE ID 892777
When preparing against Silviu Valentin Pitica, expect 1.e4 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 73 games by Silviu Valentin Pitica, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Silviu Valentin Pitica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Silviu Valentin Pitica 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 | 2,205 | 2,234 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 24 | 28 | 21 | 32.9% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Silviu Valentin Pitica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Silviu Valentin Pitica's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Pitica usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pitica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Pitica usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Pitica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Pitica usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Pitica usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Silviu Valentin Pitica's chess games
All 73 games by Silviu Valentin Pitica in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 24 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Bayarjargal Bayarmaa | 2,226 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | E87 |
| Aug 2018 | Ralf Hein | 2,048 | 7th Arber Open | D06 |
| Oct 2011 | Alessio Dritsakos | 1,999 | Torino Sada Open | C45 |
| Jul 2018 | Andreas Strangmueller | 1,980 | 7th Arber Open | A06 |
| Apr 2018 | Roman Herrmann | 1,975 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Sada Open | 2013 | 13 | 9 | 1,995 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,121 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,198 |
| Torino dell'Ariete Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| Quarantennale Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,889 |
| 1st Schilcherland Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,219 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,986 |
| 56th Italian Teams Master | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Silviu Valentin Pitica's chess games?
73 games by Silviu Valentin Pitica, from May 2012 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 Silviu Valentin Pitica has played.
What does Silviu Valentin Pitica play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Silviu Valentin Pitica opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Silviu Valentin Pitica answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Silviu Valentin Pitica play as White?
As White, Silviu Valentin Pitica's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Silviu Valentin Pitica play as Black?
As Black, Silviu Valentin Pitica most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Silviu Valentin Pitica's FIDE rating?
Silviu Valentin Pitica is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Silviu Valentin Pitica played?
Our database contains 73 games by Silviu Valentin Pitica, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 28 draws, 21 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Silviu Valentin Pitica?
73 games by Silviu Valentin Pitica 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.