Prepare against Stefan Nastase
Romania · World #94,273 classical · FIDE ID 1204726
When preparing against Stefan Nastase, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Stefan Nastase, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Nastase's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Nastase 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 | 1,746 | 2,092 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,934 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,911 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 30.0% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Nastase's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Nastase's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nastase usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nastase usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Nastase usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nastase usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nastase usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Stefan Nastase's chess games
All 30 games by Stefan Nastase in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Guillermo Buxade Roca | 1,995 | 29th Wch Seniors 65 | A25 |
| Feb 2013 | Gheorghe-Cristache Toculet | 1,839 | ch-ROM | B23 |
| Feb 2013 | Grigore Dumitrascu | 1,800 | ch-ROM | A39 |
| Feb 2013 | Vasile Rusu | 1,778 | ch-ROM | A14 |
| Feb 2013 | Ioan Ionita | 1,741 | ch-ROM | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,839 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 10th Arad Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,922 |
| ch-ROM sf | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Nastase's chess games?
30 games by Stefan Nastase, from Apr 2003 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 Stefan Nastase has played.
What does Stefan Nastase play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Stefan Nastase opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.c4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Nastase answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Stefan Nastase play as White?
As White, Stefan Nastase's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Nastase play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Nastase most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Stefan Nastase's FIDE rating?
Stefan Nastase is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Stefan Nastase played?
Our database contains 30 games by Stefan Nastase, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Nastase?
30 games by Stefan Nastase 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.