Prepare against Vasile Carafizi
FM · Luxembourg · World #13,184 classical · FIDE ID 4002539
When preparing against Vasile Carafizi, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 357 games by Vasile Carafizi, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vasile Carafizi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasile Carafizi 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 | 2,127 | 2,237 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,141 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,141 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 357 | 133 | 22 | 202 | 37.3% |
| As White | 183 | 77 | 12 | 94 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 174 | 56 | 10 | 108 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasile Carafizi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasile Carafizi's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 108 | 59.0% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 42 | 23.0% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 16.4% | 38.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Carafizi usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 46.7% | 26.7% |
| e5 | 18 | 19.6% | 30.6% |
| c5 | 15 | 16.3% | 36.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 7.6% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 5.4% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 48.8% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 36.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Vasile Carafizi's chess games
All 357 games by Vasile Carafizi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Sep 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: 133 wins, 22 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Catalan | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 12/1/11 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Gennady Kozlov | 2,413 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Apr 2025 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Late | A11 |
| Jun 2026 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,391 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | E11 |
| Jun 2026 | Niklas Schmider | 2,388 | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | E Sharapov | 2,375 | Titled Tue | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 316 | 118.5 | 2,074 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,419 |
| ch-SVR MTA | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 15th Rheinland-Pfalz Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| 30th SVR Open | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,316 |
| 40th ECC Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,123 |
| 37th EU-Cup | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,163 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasile Carafizi's chess games?
357 games by Vasile Carafizi, from Apr 2016 to Sep 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 Vasile Carafizi has played.
What does Vasile Carafizi play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Vasile Carafizi opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasile Carafizi answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Vasile Carafizi play as White?
As White, Vasile Carafizi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasile Carafizi play as Black?
As Black, Vasile Carafizi most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Vasile Carafizi's FIDE rating?
Vasile Carafizi is currently rated 2,127 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Vasile Carafizi played?
Our database contains 357 games by Vasile Carafizi, covering Apr 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 22 draws, 202 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasile Carafizi?
357 games by Vasile Carafizi 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.