Prepare against Vladimir Hamitevici
GM · Moldova · World #1,064 classical · FIDE ID 13902393
When preparing against Vladimir Hamitevici, expect 1.d4 in 31% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,726 games by Vladimir Hamitevici, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Hamitevici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Hamitevici 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 | 2,446 | 2,520 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,506 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,454 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,726 | 782 | 431 | 513 | 45.3% |
| As White | 840 | 410 | 199 | 231 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 886 | 372 | 232 | 282 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Hamitevici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Hamitevici's side.
First moves as White (840 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 262 | 31.2% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 183 | 21.8% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 132 | 15.7% | 55.7% |
| c4 | 77 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| a3 | 67 | 8.0% | 55.2% |
| b3 | 39 | 4.6% | 60.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues c4 (63.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hamitevici usually continues d4 (81.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (425 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 128 | 30.1% | 62.1% |
| c5 | 120 | 28.2% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 61 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 46 | 10.8% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 36 | 8.5% | 51.4% |
| e6 | 16 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 193 | 64.3% | 50.3% |
| d5 | 33 | 11.0% | 48.5% |
| d6 | 22 | 7.3% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 22 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 15 | 5.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 2.0% | 83.3% |
Vladimir Hamitevici's chess games
All 1,726 games by Vladimir Hamitevici in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 782 wins, 431 draws, 513 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 67 | 34/6/27 | 50.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 56 | 21/17/18 | 37.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 50 | 26/9/15 | 52.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 20/17/7 | 45.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 18/9/9 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 35 | 20/6/9 | 57.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 31 | 15/8/8 | 48.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 15/9/6 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 29 | 14/10/5 | 48.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 66 | 30/11/25 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 29/8/20 | 50.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 44 | 17/12/15 | 38.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 39 | 17/12/10 | 43.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 14/17/7 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 14/8/16 | 36.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 30 | 18/5/7 | 60.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 8/12/8 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | C18 |
| Jan 2024 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,738 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Dec 2016 | Richard Rapport | 2,717 | 1st Danzhou Hainan Open | A80 |
| Dec 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,704 | Valencia Stars | A05 |
| Jun 2023 | Arkadij Naiditsch | 2,667 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 596 | 334 | 2,359 |
| ch-MDA | 2024 | 88 | 56.5 | 2,446 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 61 | 30 | 2,517 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2018 | 28 | 18.5 | 2,403 |
| Almaty Open | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,367 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2019 | 18 | 13 | 2,548 |
| Runavik Open | 2017 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,465 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,420 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ruslan Soltanici (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Hamitevici's chess games?
1,726 games by Vladimir Hamitevici, from Oct 2003 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 Vladimir Hamitevici has played.
What does Vladimir Hamitevici play on the first move as White?
Across 840 games with White in our database, Vladimir Hamitevici opens with 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Hamitevici answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Hamitevici play as White?
As White, Vladimir Hamitevici's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (67 games, 50.7% win rate); Réti Opening (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 840 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Hamitevici play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Hamitevici most often plays: Indian Defense (66 games, 45.5% win rate); Modern Defense (57 games, 50.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (44 games, 38.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 886 games.
What is Vladimir Hamitevici's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Hamitevici is currently rated 2,446 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,520 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Vladimir Hamitevici played?
Our database contains 1,726 games by Vladimir Hamitevici, covering Oct 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 782 wins, 431 draws, 513 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Hamitevici?
1,726 games by Vladimir Hamitevici 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.