Prepare against Stelian Turta
PRT · World #40,391 classical · FIDE ID 1924680
When preparing against Stelian Turta, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Stelian Turta, covering Apr 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Stelian Turta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stelian Turta 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 | 1,934 | 1,948 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,953 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 1,873 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 486 rated games against 320 different opponents, across 119 events in 1 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 | 307 | 142 | 56 | 109 | 46.3% | 1,841 | 1,855 | 6 |
| Rapid | 154 | 81 | 33 | 40 | 52.6% | 1,804 | 1,893 | 11 |
| Blitz | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% | 1,702 | 1,602 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 215 | 49 | 53 | 113 | 22.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 200 | 138 | 30 | 32 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 59 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,859 | 2,059 |
| 2025 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1,854 | 1,888 |
| 2024 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,878 | 1,899 |
| 2023 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1,595 | 1,622 |
| 2022 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1,758 | 1,847 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,976 | 1,776 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1,742 | 1,799 |
| 2019 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1,801 | 1,872 |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,921 | 1,975 |
| 2017 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 1,822 | 1,847 |
| 2016 | 56 | 32 | 11 | 13 | 1,799 | 1,930 |
| 2015 | 85 | 41 | 15 | 29 | 1,856 | 1,882 |
| 2014 | 43 | 21 | 8 | 14 | 1,885 | 1,906 |
| 2013 | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1,830 | 1,859 |
| 2012 | 64 | 31 | 14 | 19 | 1,839 | 1,879 |
| 2011 | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 1,844 | 1,844 |
| 2010 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,798 | 1,576 |
| 2009 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1,696 | 1,542 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stelian Turta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stelian Turta's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Turta usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Turta usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Turta usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Turta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 92.3% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Stelian Turta's chess games
All 42 games by Stelian Turta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Jorge Paulo Cardoso V. Correia | 1,770 | 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Diana Sofia Nogueira | 1,691 | Portugal Open | B13 |
| Dec 2014 | Antonio Eduardo Fortunato | 1,679 | Lisbon Christmas Open | A01 |
| Dec 2014 | Antonio Augusto Da L Oliveira | 1,649 | Lisbon Christmas Open | A80 |
| Feb 2017 | Camila Biscaya Avelino | 1,629 | Lisbon Portugal Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| Coimbra Queima das Fitas Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,828 |
| Portugal Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,909 |
| 3rd Lisbon Check Mate Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,908 |
| POR CupT qf 41st | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,851 |
| 2nd Caparica Open | 2017 | 3 | 3 | 1,674 |
| chT3-POR Final | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
Interactive opening tree from all 42 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stelian Turta's chess games?
42 games by Stelian Turta, from Apr 2009 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 Stelian Turta has played.
What does Stelian Turta play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Stelian Turta opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stelian Turta answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Stelian Turta play as White?
As White, Stelian Turta's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stelian Turta play as Black?
As Black, Stelian Turta most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Stelian Turta's FIDE rating?
Stelian Turta is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Stelian Turta played?
Our database contains 42 games by Stelian Turta, covering Apr 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stelian Turta?
42 games by Stelian Turta 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.