Prepare against Stefania Theodora Sabou
WCM · Romania · World #99,364 classical · FIDE ID 42206804
When preparing against Stefania Theodora Sabou, expect 1.c4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Stefania Theodora Sabou, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stefania Theodora Sabou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stefania Theodora Sabou 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 | 1,732 | 1,862 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,788 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 28.9% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stefania Theodora Sabou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stefania Theodora Sabou's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Sabou usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sabou usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sabou usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (60% of these games) — Sabou usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sabou usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sabou usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Stefania Theodora Sabou's chess games
All 38 games by Stefania Theodora Sabou in the Chess.ceo database (May 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Veronika Vancakova | 1,776 | ch-EU Union U12 | A36 |
| Nov 2024 | Ilyana Messali Anger | 1,687 | World Cadets U12 Girls | D30 |
| Nov 2024 | Linda Stepankova | 1,624 | World Cadets U12 Girls | B34 |
| Nov 2024 | Amelie Busuioc | 1,581 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A36 |
| Nov 2024 | Yeeshuen Li | 1,546 | World Cadets U12 Girls | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,770 |
| Hannibal Online Open U08 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 892 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,767 |
| chT-ROM Rapid w | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,583 |
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 911 |
| chT-EU U12 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,586 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stefania Theodora Sabou's chess games?
38 games by Stefania Theodora Sabou, from May 2021 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 Stefania Theodora Sabou has played.
What does Stefania Theodora Sabou play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Stefania Theodora Sabou opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stefania Theodora Sabou answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Stefania Theodora Sabou play as White?
As White, Stefania Theodora Sabou's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stefania Theodora Sabou play as Black?
As Black, Stefania Theodora Sabou most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Stefania Theodora Sabou's FIDE rating?
Stefania Theodora Sabou is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Stefania Theodora Sabou played?
Our database contains 38 games by Stefania Theodora Sabou, covering May 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stefania Theodora Sabou?
38 games by Stefania Theodora Sabou 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.