Prepare against Victor Stefan
GRC · World #19,581 classical · FIDE ID 4284941
Our database contains 129 games by Victor Stefan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Stefan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Stefan 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 | 2,061 | 2,191 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,029 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,032 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 46 | 24 | 59 | 35.7% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 10 | 26 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 67 | 20 | 14 | 33 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Stefan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Stefan's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 40.3% | 32.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 38.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 17.7% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 32.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Stefan usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Stefan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Stefan usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Stefan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Stefan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 39.0% | 40.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 31.7% | 26.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 43.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Victor Stefan's chess games
All 129 games by Victor Stefan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 46 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Quentin Burri | 2,412 | 27th ch-EU U16 | D17 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexandros Papasimakopoulos | 2,382 | ch-GRE blitz | E49 |
| Oct 2018 | Koby Kalavannan | 2,365 | Wch U16 | E03 |
| Oct 2018 | Daniel Morgunov | 2,328 | Wch U16 | E92 |
| Aug 2019 | Labros Giannoulakis | 2,306 | 28th Kavala Open | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GRE U16 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 1,931 |
| ch-GRE U12 | 2014 | 13 | 6 | 1,375 |
| ch-GRE U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,748 |
| ch-GRE U18 23rd | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,963 |
| ch-GRE blitz | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,120 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2,176 |
| 46th chT-GRE | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 28th Kavala Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Stefan's chess games?
129 games by Victor Stefan, from May 2012 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 Stefan has played.
What does Victor Stefan play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Victor Stefan opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Stefan answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Victor Stefan play as White?
As White, Victor Stefan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Stefan play as Black?
As Black, Victor Stefan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Victor Stefan's FIDE rating?
Victor Stefan is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Victor Stefan played?
Our database contains 129 games by Victor Stefan, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 24 draws, 59 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Stefan?
129 games by Victor Stefan 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.