Prepare against Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad
France · World #57,895 classical · FIDE ID 20692005
When preparing against Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad 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 | 1,864 | 1,893 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,849 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,828 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 597 rated games against 540 different opponents, across 134 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 449 | 161 | 95 | 193 | 35.9% | 1,755 | 1,715 | 8 |
| Rapid | 102 | 64 | 5 | 33 | 62.7% | 1,689 | 1,770 | 6 |
| Blitz | 46 | 23 | 3 | 20 | 50.0% | 1,817 | 1,729 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 282 | 45 | 57 | 180 | 16.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 206 | 143 | 32 | 31 | 69.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 76 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 20 | 6 | 15 | 1,823 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 85 | 46 | 7 | 32 | 1,830 | 1,857 |
| 2024 | 50 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 1,832 | 1,850 |
| 2023 | 67 | 39 | 6 | 22 | 1,649 | 1,706 |
| 2022 | 60 | 32 | 10 | 18 | 1,643 | 1,704 |
| 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1,726 | 1,726 |
| 2020 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1,654 | 1,674 |
| 2019 | 62 | 18 | 13 | 31 | 1,822 | 1,681 |
| 2018 | 53 | 15 | 11 | 27 | 1,721 | 1,623 |
| 2017 | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 1,745 | 1,669 |
| 2016 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 1,799 | 1,714 |
| 2015 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 1,685 | 1,585 |
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1,717 | 1,574 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,732 | 1,687 |
| 2012 | 25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 1,647 | 1,567 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1,725 | 1,325 |
Where Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad has played
France (90) · England (28) · Belgium (14) · Spain (1) · Slovakia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Voiculescu-Holvad usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's chess games
All 48 games by Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Advait Keerthi Kumar | 2,069 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | A49 |
| Sep 2025 | Timea Haasova | 2,002 | Slovakia Open | B34 |
| Dec 2018 | Piotr Niedbal | 1,940 | London Classic U2050 Open 10th | A64 |
| Dec 2016 | Jonathan P J White | 1,937 | London Weekend Open 12 | E62 |
| Nov 2019 | Robert Jacobs | 1,935 | 11th London Classic Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sun) | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 1,949 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,825 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,661 |
| London Classic U2050 Open 10th | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 1,998 |
| 2nd Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,558 |
| chT3Sb-BCF 1819 (4NCL) | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,659 |
| London Weekend Open 12 | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's chess games?
48 games by Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 Voiculescu-Holvad has played.
What does Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad play as White?
As White, Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad play as Black?
As Black, Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad's FIDE rating?
Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad played?
Our database contains 48 games by Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad?
48 games by Stefan Voiculescu-Holvad 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.