Prepare against Vlad-Ionut Stegariu
Romania · World #4,720 classical · FIDE ID 1217860
When preparing against Vlad-Ionut Stegariu, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 280 games by Vlad-Ionut Stegariu, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlad-Ionut Stegariu 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 | 2,281 | 2,281 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,303 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,269 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 101 | 84 | 95 | 36.1% |
| As White | 146 | 55 | 45 | 46 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 134 | 46 | 39 | 49 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 72.6% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 19.9% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues c4 (42.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues c4 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Stegariu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 56.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 22 | 31.9% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 86.0% | 45.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's chess games
All 280 games by Vlad-Ionut Stegariu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 101 wins, 84 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 1/7/3 | 9.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Kacper Piorun | 2,601 | Titled Tue | D41 |
| Apr 2020 | Marko Nenezic | 2,528 | Titled Tue | D42 |
| May 2020 | Denis Kovalev | 2,487 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Apr 2020 | Semen Khanin | 2,482 | Titled Tue | B84 |
| Jul 2012 | Goran Cabrilo | 2,478 | Arad Open | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 48 | 23.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-ROM | 2016 | 42 | 20 | 2,157 |
| chT-ROM | 2014 | 27 | 16 | 2,268 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2014 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,261 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,166 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,274 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's chess games?
280 games by Vlad-Ionut Stegariu, from Jul 2006 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 Vlad-Ionut Stegariu has played.
What does Vlad-Ionut Stegariu play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Vlad-Ionut Stegariu opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlad-Ionut Stegariu answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Vlad-Ionut Stegariu play as White?
As White, Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlad-Ionut Stegariu play as Black?
As Black, Vlad-Ionut Stegariu most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 134 games.
What is Vlad-Ionut Stegariu's FIDE rating?
Vlad-Ionut Stegariu is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,281 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Vlad-Ionut Stegariu played?
Our database contains 280 games by Vlad-Ionut Stegariu, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 84 draws, 95 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlad-Ionut Stegariu?
280 games by Vlad-Ionut Stegariu 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.