Mihail Marin vs Andrei Istratescu
GM Mihail Marin (2398) · GM Andrei Istratescu (2369)
Mihail Marin and Andrei Istratescu have played 19 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1992 and the most recent in Sep 2025. Marin leads 2 wins to 1, with 16 draws (16% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games). The average game between them lasted 21 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Marin | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin with White | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Istratescu with White | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Marin | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 18 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Marin | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A40 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Andrei Istratescu | Mi Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 |
| Nov 2018 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Réti Opening | Bucharest Romgaz blitz Open |
| Mar 2001 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ROM |
| Apr 2000 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-ROM |
| Dec 1999 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-ROM |
| Jan 1998 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1997 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-ROM |
| Jan 1997 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Bucharest primaver |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-ROM |
| Jan 1996 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1-0 | Sicilian: Dragon | Bucharest Super |
| Jan 1995 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1995 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | St. George Defense | Odorheiu Secuiesc zt |
| Jan 1994 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | ch-ROM |
| Jan 1994 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Scotch Game | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Attack | Odorheiu Secuiesc |
| Jan 1993 | Mihail Marin | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Budapest zt B |
| Jan 1992 | Andrei Istratescu | Mihail Marin | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | Caciulata |
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What is the head-to-head score between Mihail Marin and Andrei Istratescu?
In 19 recorded games, Mihail Marin has 2 wins, Andrei Istratescu has 1 wins, and they have drawn 16 times.
How many times have Mihail Marin and Andrei Istratescu played each other?
Our database records 19 games between them, from Jan 1992 to Sep 2025.
What openings do Mihail Marin and Andrei Istratescu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Dragon (2 games), followed by the Catalan (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.