Prepare against Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu
Romania · World #7,920 classical · FIDE ID 1211846
Our database contains 163 games by Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu 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 | 2,206 | 2,280 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,226 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,214 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 50 | 32 | 81 | 30.7% |
| As White | 78 | 30 | 16 | 32 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 20 | 16 | 49 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 100.0% | 48.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.7% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Ciobanu usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 78.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 69.7% | 28.3% |
| d5 | 10 | 30.3% | 30.0% |
Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's chess games
All 163 games by Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu 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: 50 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2010 | Ovidiu-Doru Foisor | 2,420 | ch-ROM | A29 |
| Sep 2025 | A Dolana | 2,371 | TCh-ROU Men Div A | A05 |
| Apr 2016 | Bogdan Posedaru | 2,345 | ch-ROM | B70 |
| Oct 2011 | Iuliu Hegedus | 2,342 | chT-ROM Div A | B43 |
| Dec 2006 | Emil George Pessi | 2,325 | ch-ROM | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2018 | 63 | 27.5 | 2,132 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 27 | 9 | 2,152 |
| chT-ROM | 2010 | 20 | 3 | 2,190 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,262 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,080 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,110 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's chess games?
163 games by Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu, 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 Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu has played.
What does Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu play as White?
As White, Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu play as Black?
As Black, Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu most often plays: King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu's FIDE rating?
Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu played?
Our database contains 163 games by Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 32 draws, 81 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu?
163 games by Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu 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.