Prepare against Vlad-Cristian Jianu
GM · Romania · World #1,185 classical · FIDE ID 1208110
Our database contains 1,476 games by Vlad-Cristian Jianu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlad-Cristian Jianu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlad-Cristian Jianu 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 | 2,435 | 2,588 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,448 | 2,615 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,455 | 2,582 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,476 | 624 | 609 | 243 | 42.3% |
| As White | 746 | 336 | 311 | 99 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 730 | 288 | 298 | 144 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlad-Cristian Jianu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlad-Cristian Jianu's side.
First moves as White (746 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 564 | 75.6% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 11.3% | 65.5% |
| c4 | 64 | 8.6% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 31 | 4.2% | 72.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 65.1% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (65.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Jianu usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (358 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 240 | 67.0% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 49 | 13.7% | 61.2% |
| d6 | 34 | 9.5% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 34 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 233 | 90.3% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 19 | 7.4% | 42.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Vlad-Cristian Jianu's chess games
All 1,476 games by Vlad-Cristian Jianu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 624 wins, 609 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 108 | 51/41/16 | 47.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 70 | 30/33/7 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 25/13/4 | 59.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 40 | 22/14/4 | 55.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 21/15/4 | 52.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 40 | 15/15/10 | 37.5% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 32 | 18/12/2 | 56.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 29 | 14/11/4 | 48.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 12/11/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 84 | 37/32/15 | 44.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 68 | 29/33/6 | 42.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 48 | 19/16/13 | 39.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 19/16/9 | 43.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 16/12/6 | 47.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 27 | 10/8/9 | 37.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 18/4/5 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 10/10/4 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 22 | 7/14/1 | 31.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,709 | 35th Plovdiv Tringov Memorial | E68 |
| Jan 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Nov 2014 | Yi Wei | 2,649 | Bazna Kings Blitz | D76 |
| Mar 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,646 | ch-ROM Blitz | A32 |
| Jul 2024 | Rasmus Svane | 2,633 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 141 | 82.5 | 2,504 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 99 | 65 | 2,481 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 96 | 52.5 | 2,356 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2010 | 56 | 26 | 2,435 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2002 | 21 | 17 | 2,446 |
| Wch U12 | 1996 | 20 | 12 | 2,308 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1998 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,324 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Constantin Lupulescu (19 games) · Marius Manolache (17 games) · Alexandru Manea (13 games) · Vladislav Nevednichy (13 games) · Lucian-Ioan Filip (12 games) · George-Gabriel Grigore (10 games) · Costica-Ciprian Nanu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlad-Cristian Jianu's chess games?
1,476 games by Vlad-Cristian Jianu, from Apr 2003 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 Vlad-Cristian Jianu has played.
What does Vlad-Cristian Jianu play on the first move as White?
Across 746 games with White in our database, Vlad-Cristian Jianu opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlad-Cristian Jianu answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vlad-Cristian Jianu play as White?
As White, Vlad-Cristian Jianu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (108 games, 47.2% win rate); Slav Defense (70 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 59.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 746 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlad-Cristian Jianu play as Black?
As Black, Vlad-Cristian Jianu most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (84 games, 44.0% win rate); Indian Defense (68 games, 42.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (48 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 730 games.
What is Vlad-Cristian Jianu's FIDE rating?
Vlad-Cristian Jianu is currently rated 2,435 in classical chess, 2,448 in rapid and 2,455 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,588 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Vlad-Cristian Jianu played?
Our database contains 1,476 games by Vlad-Cristian Jianu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 624 wins, 609 draws, 243 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlad-Cristian Jianu?
1,476 games by Vlad-Cristian Jianu 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.