Prepare against Sara Maria Sunea
WFM · Romania · World #20,497 classical · FIDE ID 1288989
Our database contains 227 games by Sara Maria Sunea, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sara Maria Sunea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Maria Sunea 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 | 2,053 | 2,141 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 227 | 88 | 51 | 88 | 38.8% |
| As White | 112 | 46 | 26 | 40 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 25 | 48 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Maria Sunea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Maria Sunea's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 71.4% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 29 | 25.9% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Sunea usually continues c3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sunea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sunea usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 56.9% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Sunea usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sunea usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Sunea usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 52.4% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 19 | 30.2% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.1% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 74.3% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 25.7% | 72.2% |
Sara Maria Sunea's chess games
All 227 games by Sara Maria Sunea in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 88 wins, 51 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| D00 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | A Devaev | 2,306 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Jul 2025 | Lehel Vrencian | 2,293 | Romania GP Brasov | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Gaspar Asprelli | 2,281 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Andres Carrasco Miranda | 2,222 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Jun 2024 | Reyder Cruz de la Osa | 2,217 | Cluj GP Rapid | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 49 | 11.5 | 1,935 |
| chT-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 12 | 9 | 1,803 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,969 |
| World Cadets U12 Girls | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,693 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,249 |
| 25th European Youth Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship | Blitz | G14 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,993 |
| Romanian Championships 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
| ch-EU U12 Girls | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,798 |
Interactive opening tree from all 227 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Maria Sunea's chess games?
227 games by Sara Maria Sunea, from Sep 2019 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 Sara Maria Sunea has played.
What does Sara Maria Sunea play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Sara Maria Sunea opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Maria Sunea answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Sara Maria Sunea play as White?
As White, Sara Maria Sunea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 18.8% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Maria Sunea play as Black?
As Black, Sara Maria Sunea most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Sara Maria Sunea's FIDE rating?
Sara Maria Sunea is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sara Maria Sunea played?
Our database contains 227 games by Sara Maria Sunea, covering Sep 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 51 draws, 88 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Maria Sunea?
227 games by Sara Maria Sunea 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.