Prepare against Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu
Romania · World #96,481 classical · FIDE ID 1227858
When preparing against Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu 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 | 1,740 | 1,840 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,787 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 23.5% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 288 rated games against 218 different opponents, across 41 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 | 233 | 86 | 38 | 109 | 36.9% | 1,687 | 1,578 | 6 |
| Rapid | 55 | 27 | 5 | 23 | 49.1% | 1,632 | 1,640 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 131 | 28 | 23 | 80 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 70 | 39 | 12 | 19 | 55.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,658 | 1,591 |
| 2025 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1,727 | 1,651 |
| 2024 | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1,748 | 1,691 |
| 2019 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 1,824 | 1,824 |
| 2018 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 1,685 | 1,645 |
| 2017 | 27 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1,612 | 1,644 |
| 2016 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 1,621 | 1,501 |
| 2015 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 1,651 | 1,545 |
| 2014 | 54 | 23 | 12 | 19 | 1,588 | 1,491 |
| 2013 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1,665 | 1,532 |
| 2012 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 1,632 | 1,352 |
| 2010 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1,750 | 1,450 |
| 2009 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cretiu-Codreanu usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cretiu-Codreanu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Cretiu-Codreanu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cretiu-Codreanu usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cretiu-Codreanu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's chess games
All 34 games by Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Bogdan-Petru Carasca | 1,724 | ch-ROM U14 | B22 |
| Apr 2015 | Stefan-Vladimir Raduta-Gib | 1,547 | ch-ROM U14 | D90 |
| Apr 2019 | Cristian-Florin Chipaila | 1,469 | ch-ROM U18 | E97 |
| Apr 2019 | Costel-Cristinel Rascanu | 1,462 | ch-ROM U18 | B07 |
| Apr 2019 | Dumitru-Constantin Dringa | 1,314 | ch-ROM U18 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 18 | 7 | 1,463 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,370 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's chess games?
34 games by Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu, from Oct 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 Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu has played.
What does Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...Nc6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (40% of games).
What openings does Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu play as White?
As White, Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu play as Black?
As Black, Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu's FIDE rating?
Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu is currently rated 1,740 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu played?
Our database contains 34 games by Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu, covering Oct 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu?
34 games by Tudor Cretiu-Codreanu 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.