Prepare against Sorin-Alexandru Cretu
Romania · World #79,283 classical · FIDE ID 1214110
When preparing against Sorin-Alexandru Cretu, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 94 games by Sorin-Alexandru Cretu, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sorin-Alexandru Cretu 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 | 1,791 | 2,054 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,808 | 1,936 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,985 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 23 | 41 | 31.9% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 9 | 24 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 93.6% | 35.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 35.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cretu usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cretu usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cretu usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Cretu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cretu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's chess games
All 94 games by Sorin-Alexandru Cretu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Alexandru-Francisc Kutnik | 2,190 | Sah Ga-Mat Open | D10 |
| Nov 2005 | Jozsef Petro | 2,164 | chT2-HUN Toth 0506 | A03 |
| Jan 1999 | Mihail Nutiu | 2,135 | Sah Ga-Mat Open | E46 |
| Feb 2019 | Laszlo Varga | 2,134 | chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | C01 |
| Mar 2012 | Arthur Dr. Kovacs | 2,101 | chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-HUN Toth 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,092 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 1,864 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,805 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1314 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,957 |
| Sah Ga-Mat Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 2223 | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,804 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,814 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1516 | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's chess games?
94 games by Sorin-Alexandru Cretu, from Oct 2003 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 Sorin-Alexandru Cretu has played.
What does Sorin-Alexandru Cretu play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Sorin-Alexandru Cretu opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sorin-Alexandru Cretu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sorin-Alexandru Cretu play as White?
As White, Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sorin-Alexandru Cretu play as Black?
As Black, Sorin-Alexandru Cretu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Sorin-Alexandru Cretu's FIDE rating?
Sorin-Alexandru Cretu is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,808 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Sorin-Alexandru Cretu played?
Our database contains 94 games by Sorin-Alexandru Cretu, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 23 draws, 41 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sorin-Alexandru Cretu?
94 games by Sorin-Alexandru Cretu 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.