Andrei Istratescu vs Marius Manolache
GM Andrei Istratescu (2369) · GM Marius Manolache (2433)
Andrei Istratescu and Marius Manolache have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2000 and the most recent in Aug 2025. Istratescu leads 5 wins to 1, with 6 draws (50% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Manolache |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istratescu with White | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Manolache with White | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Manolache |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Istratescu | Draws | Manolache |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Iuliu Szabo Mem |
| Aug 2023 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial GM |
| Aug 2022 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5th Baia Mare Limpedea Cup |
| Sep 2020 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th Arad Open |
| Oct 2019 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Targu Mures Open |
| May 2018 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-ROM |
| Nov 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Romanian Open |
| Aug 2017 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open |
| Jun 2017 | Marius Manolache | Andrei Istratescu | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 27th Eforie Nord Seacoast Open |
| Apr 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | ch-ROM |
| Mar 2016 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Romanian Open |
| Apr 2000 | Andrei Istratescu | Marius Manolache | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ROM |
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What is the head-to-head score between Andrei Istratescu and Marius Manolache?
In 12 recorded games, Andrei Istratescu has 5 wins, Marius Manolache has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Andrei Istratescu and Marius Manolache played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Apr 2000 to Aug 2025.
What openings do Andrei Istratescu and Marius Manolache play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.