Prepare against Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu
FM · Romania · World #3,664 classical · FIDE ID 1246305
When preparing against Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 31.8% over 44 games.
Our database contains 450 games by Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu 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 | 2,313 | 2,333 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,413 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,274 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 450 | 225 | 93 | 132 | 50.0% |
| As White | 230 | 120 | 50 | 60 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 220 | 105 | 43 | 72 | 47.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 220 | 95.7% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Nedelcu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 99.1% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 53 | 82.8% | 64.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 14.1% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's chess games
All 450 games by Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 225 wins, 93 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 50 | 25/9/16 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 16/5/3 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 21 | 13/3/5 | 61.9% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 14/2/4 | 70.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/5/4 | 50.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 45 | 26/12/7 | 57.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 44 | 14/10/20 | 31.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sam Shankland | 2,683 | Titled Tue Late | D38 |
| Jul 2024 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
| Jul 2026 | Deac,Bogdan-Daniel | 2,651 | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2025 | E Bacrot | 2,631 | Titled Tue Late | E47 |
| Aug 2024 | Aryan Chopra | 2,619 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 68 | 40 | 2,382 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 13 | 1,800 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,547 |
| ch-EU U18 Rapid | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,269 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 2,022 |
| ch-EU U18 blitz | 2024 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,199 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,260 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's chess games?
450 games by Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu, from Dec 2014 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 Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu has played.
What does Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu play as White?
As White, Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (50 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu play as Black?
As Black, Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 57.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (44 games, 31.8% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 220 games.
What is Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu's FIDE rating?
Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu is currently rated 2,313 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (May 2026).
How many games has Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu played?
Our database contains 450 games by Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 93 draws, 132 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu?
450 games by Teodor-Cosmin Nedelcu 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.