Andrei Istratescu vs David Gavrilescu
GM Andrei Istratescu (2369) · GM David Gavrilescu (2537)
Andrei Istratescu and David Gavrilescu have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Aug 2017 and the most recent in May 2026. Istratescu leads 5 wins to 5, with 1 draws (91% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Classical Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Gavrilescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istratescu with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Gavrilescu with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Gavrilescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Blitz | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rapid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Gavrilescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | David Gavrilescu | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 |
| May 2025 | David Gavrilescu | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Grand Prix Bucharest |
| Oct 2024 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | chT-ROM |
| Dec 2022 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | ROM GP Final A |
| Dec 2022 | David Gavrilescu | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | Sicilian | ROM GP Final A |
| Nov 2019 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Bucharest Superbet-B Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | David Gavrilescu | Andrei Istratescu | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Bucharest Superbet-B Blitz |
| Nov 2019 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 1-0 | French: Classical Variation | Buchares Superbet B Rapid |
| Nov 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 1-0 | Queen's Indian Defense | Romanian Open |
| Sep 2017 | David Gavrilescu | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3rd Corund Ceramica Open |
| Aug 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | David Gavrilescu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 10th Arad Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Andrei Istratescu and David Gavrilescu?
In 11 recorded games, Andrei Istratescu has 5 wins, David Gavrilescu has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Andrei Istratescu and David Gavrilescu played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Aug 2017 to May 2026.
What openings do Andrei Istratescu and David Gavrilescu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Classical Variation (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.