Romain Edouard vs Andrei Istratescu
GM Romain Edouard (2554) · GM Andrei Istratescu (2369)
Romain Edouard and Andrei Istratescu have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in Mar 2007 and the most recent in Jun 2021. Edouard leads 0 wins to 3 - trailing overall, with 13 draws (19% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 28 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Edouard | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard with White | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Istratescu with White | 11 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Edouard | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 15 | 0 | 12 | 3 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Edouard | Draws | Istratescu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B89 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| May 2019 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| May 2017 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Apr 2016 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Dragon | chT-BEL 1516 |
| Aug 2015 | Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-FRA 90th |
| Jun 2013 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Mar 2013 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 11th Nancy Meurthe KO |
| Mar 2013 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 11th Nancy Meurthe KO |
| Mar 2013 | Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | 0-1 | French: Winawer Variation | 11th Nancy Meurthe KO |
| Aug 2012 | Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | ch-FRA 87th |
| Jul 2012 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd Vaujany Open |
| Jan 2012 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Pyramides FFE GP Open |
| Aug 2011 | Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | ch-FRA A 86th |
| Jan 2011 | Romain Edouard | Andrei Istratescu | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 86th Hastings Masters Open |
| Jan 2010 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | Semi-Slav Defense | 85th Hastings Masters Open |
| Mar 2007 | Andrei Istratescu | Romain Edouard | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2nd La Roche sur Yon |
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What is the head-to-head score between Romain Edouard and Andrei Istratescu?
In 16 recorded games, Romain Edouard has 0 wins, Andrei Istratescu has 3 wins, and they have drawn 13 times.
How many times have Romain Edouard and Andrei Istratescu played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from Mar 2007 to Jun 2021.
What openings do Romain Edouard and Andrei Istratescu play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Indian Defense (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.