Prepare against Victor Muntean
Sweden · World #7,787 classical · FIDE ID 1054414
Our database contains 277 games by Victor Muntean, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Muntean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Muntean 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 | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,229 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,259 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 277 | 101 | 36 | 140 | 36.5% |
| As White | 141 | 53 | 15 | 73 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 136 | 48 | 21 | 67 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Muntean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Muntean's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 140 | 99.3% | 42.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Muntean usually continues c3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Muntean usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Muntean usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Muntean usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 64 | 100.0% | 47.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
Victor Muntean's chess games
All 277 games by Victor Muntean in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 101 wins, 36 draws, 140 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 42 | 16/4/22 | 38.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jakob Leon Pajeken | 2,461 | 9th Uppsala Young Champions | C44 |
| Aug 2024 | Branko Tadic | 2,424 | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid | B07 |
| Nov 2019 | Aref Vasli | 2,397 | Hasselbacken Open | C88 |
| Sep 2019 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,334 | Gothenburg Kvibergspelen 09 | B40 |
| Aug 2025 | Zalan Nemeth | 2,326 | 18th Arad Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,146 |
| Karlstad Open | 2024 | 13 | 6 | 2,101 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2014 | 13 | 7 | – |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 4 | 2,074 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | SM-Blixten | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,276 |
| Gothenburg Kvibergspelen | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-NED U10 | 2013 | 10 | 8 | 1,162 |
| 9th Uppsala Young Champions | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Muntean's chess games?
277 games by Victor Muntean, from Jun 2016 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 Victor Muntean has played.
What does Victor Muntean play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Victor Muntean opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Muntean answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Victor Muntean play as White?
As White, Victor Muntean's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (42 games, 38.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Muntean play as Black?
As Black, Victor Muntean most often plays: Italian Game (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Victor Muntean's FIDE rating?
Victor Muntean is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Victor Muntean played?
Our database contains 277 games by Victor Muntean, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 36 draws, 140 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Muntean?
277 games by Victor Muntean 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.