Prepare against Vasile Sanduleac
GM · Moldova · World #3,275 classical · FIDE ID 13900161
Our database contains 1,099 games by Vasile Sanduleac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasile Sanduleac's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasile Sanduleac 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 | 2,327 | 2,519 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,411 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,394 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,099 | 432 | 475 | 192 | 39.3% |
| As White | 564 | 243 | 247 | 74 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 535 | 189 | 228 | 118 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasile Sanduleac's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasile Sanduleac's side.
First moves as White (564 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 505 | 89.5% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 24 | 4.3% | 64.6% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 3.4% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 9 | 1.6% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Qe2 (69.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 64.6% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sanduleac usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 152 | 54.5% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 104 | 37.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.9% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 107 | 58.8% | 55.1% |
| d5 | 52 | 28.6% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 6.0% | 68.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Vasile Sanduleac's chess games
All 1,099 games by Vasile Sanduleac 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: 432 wins, 475 draws, 192 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 114 | 55/50/9 | 48.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 72 | 31/34/7 | 43.1% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 57 | 19/28/10 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 14/12/7 | 42.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 30 | 18/4/8 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 21 | 12/9/0 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 161 | 59/61/41 | 36.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 66 | 20/31/15 | 30.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 49 | 12/25/12 | 24.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 38 | 11/19/8 | 28.9% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 16/10/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 27 | 7/11/9 | 25.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 24 | 7/10/7 | 29.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Alexander Riazantsev | 2,710 | Chebanenco Memorial KO | B18 |
| Feb 2012 | Viktor Bologan | 2,680 | Chebanenco Memorial KO | B12 |
| Jun 2024 | Benjamin Gledura | 2,620 | Cluj GP Rapid | B07 |
| Nov 2017 | Alexei Fedorov | 2,582 | Romanian Open | B07 |
| Mar 2016 | Konstantin Tarlev | 2,580 | Romanian Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MDA | 2023 | 99 | 57.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-ROM | 2015 | 40 | 18.5 | 2,412 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2008 | 35 | 18 | 2,480 |
| Evpatoria | 2010 | 28 | 20 | 2,564 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,343 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2014 | 18 | 13 | 2,380 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2021 | 18 | 13 | 2,358 |
| Kishinev ULIM Cup | 2005 | 18 | 13 | 2,446 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Constantin Lupulescu (10 games) · Ruslan Soltanici (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasile Sanduleac's chess games?
1,099 games by Vasile Sanduleac, 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 Vasile Sanduleac has played.
What does Vasile Sanduleac play on the first move as White?
Across 564 games with White in our database, Vasile Sanduleac opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasile Sanduleac answers 1...g6 (54% of games), 1...c6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Vasile Sanduleac play as White?
As White, Vasile Sanduleac's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (114 games, 48.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (72 games, 43.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (57 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 564 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasile Sanduleac play as Black?
As Black, Vasile Sanduleac most often plays: Modern Defense (161 games, 36.6% win rate); Rat Defense (66 games, 30.3% win rate); Slav Defense (49 games, 24.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 535 games.
What is Vasile Sanduleac's FIDE rating?
Vasile Sanduleac is currently rated 2,327 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,519 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Vasile Sanduleac played?
Our database contains 1,099 games by Vasile Sanduleac, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 475 draws, 192 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasile Sanduleac?
1,099 games by Vasile Sanduleac 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.