Prepare against Stefan Maltezeanu
CM · Luxembourg · World #9,634 classical · FIDE ID 4004655
Our database contains 144 games by Stefan Maltezeanu, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Maltezeanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Maltezeanu 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 | 2,176 | 2,276 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,147 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 46 | 42 | 56 | 31.9% |
| As White | 73 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 27.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Maltezeanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Maltezeanu's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 75.3% | 41.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 17.8% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Maltezeanu usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 67.5% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Stefan Maltezeanu's chess games
All 144 games by Stefan Maltezeanu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 46 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Johannes Paul | 2,361 | ch-Sachsen-Anhalt 30th | B33 |
| Apr 2026 | Daniel Prazak | 2,339 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | D43 |
| Jul 2025 | Dhananjay S | 2,290 | Vezerkepzo Summer IM2 | A20 |
| Nov 2025 | Witold Lechowski | 2,283 | Titled Tue | C67 |
| Jul 2025 | Stanislav Tsyhanchuk | 2,273 | Vezerkepzo Summer IM2 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 22 | 9.5 | 1,993 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,222 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,000 |
| SixDays July IMB | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,203 |
| 6th EU Small Countries Olympiad | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Maltezeanu's chess games?
144 games by Stefan Maltezeanu, from Oct 2015 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 Maltezeanu has played.
What does Stefan Maltezeanu play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Stefan Maltezeanu opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Maltezeanu answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Stefan Maltezeanu play as White?
As White, Stefan Maltezeanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Maltezeanu play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Maltezeanu most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Stefan Maltezeanu's FIDE rating?
Stefan Maltezeanu is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Stefan Maltezeanu played?
Our database contains 144 games by Stefan Maltezeanu, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 42 draws, 56 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Maltezeanu?
144 games by Stefan Maltezeanu 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.