Prepare against Stefan Aurelian Butuza
Romania · World #40,597 classical · FIDE ID 1294466
Our database contains 40 games by Stefan Aurelian Butuza, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Aurelian Butuza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Aurelian Butuza 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 | 1,932 | 1,976 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Aurelian Butuza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Aurelian Butuza's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Butuza usually continues c3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Butuza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Stefan Aurelian Butuza's chess games
All 40 games by Stefan Aurelian Butuza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Dan-Calin Ambru | 1,998 | Baia Mare Maramures Open | D32 |
| Jun 2022 | Zsombor Pasti | 1,803 | 3rd Targu Mures Open | C47 |
| Apr 2022 | Rares-Ionut Calin | 1,342 | ch-ROM U10 | B22 |
| Aug 2021 | Teodor Tutekov | 1,250 | ch-EU Union U10 18th | C62 |
| Aug 2021 | Nikolaus Wallinger | 1,190 | ch-EU Union U10 18th | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU Union U10 18th | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,374 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,476 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,642 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,369 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,481 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,820 |
| Baia Mare Maramures Open | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,052 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Aurelian Butuza's chess games?
40 games by Stefan Aurelian Butuza, from Nov 2019 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 Stefan Aurelian Butuza has played.
What does Stefan Aurelian Butuza play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Stefan Aurelian Butuza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Aurelian Butuza answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Aurelian Butuza play as White?
As White, Stefan Aurelian Butuza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Aurelian Butuza play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Aurelian Butuza most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stefan Aurelian Butuza's FIDE rating?
Stefan Aurelian Butuza is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,976 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Stefan Aurelian Butuza played?
Our database contains 40 games by Stefan Aurelian Butuza, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Aurelian Butuza?
40 games by Stefan Aurelian Butuza 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.