Overview
Cristian Tanasescu (username pro-romania) is a blitz-focused chess grinder who prefers the heat of short time controls and long tactical scrambles. SEO tags: Cristian Tanasescu chess, pro-romania, blitz specialist, Caro-Kann master.
His blitz peak is highlighted here: 1969 (2020-12-06) and his rating journey can be previewed with this chart:
.Playing Style
Expect endurance, maneuvering, and a knack for turning chaotic positions into wins. Cristian likes long endgames and punishes tiny inaccuracies under time pressure.
- Preferred time control: Blitz — fast decisions, fierce results.
- High endgame frequency and long average win lengths, so games often finish in the late stages.
- Strong comeback ability. Falling behind is rarely the end of the story.
- Plays well both White and Black, with consistent win rates across roles.
Favorite Openings
Comfortable in classical setups and practical sidelines. He mixes solidity with occasional surprises.
- As Black: Caro-Kann Defense and Scandinavian Defense for steady counterplay.
- As White: Four Knights Game and Three Knights Opening for flexible development.
- Also plays or faces the Sicilian Defense, Amazon Attack, and sharp bullet lines like the Amar Gambit.
Records, Opponents, and Streaks
A heavy hitter in online play with thousands of games logged. He has both long hot streaks and the occasional rough patch.
- Longest winning streak: 22 games.
- Longest losing streak: 11 games.
- Some most-played opponents: jussythebear, ongoingprocess, gua ara.
- Known for consistent time-of-day performance; his "best time of day to play" is oddly listed as 03:00.
Memorable Mini Game
A quick tactical example showing Cristian's flair for decisive finishes. Replay it in the embedded viewer.
Statistics Highlights
- Thousands of blitz games provide deep practical experience under the clock.
- Win rates remain solid regardless of color, reflecting broad preparation.
- High endgame play means opponents should prepare for long technical fights.
Fun Facts & Personality
- Online handle pro-romania — patriotic and direct.
- Rarely gives up early, so matches are entertaining to watch.
- Has a small tilt factor but a huge comeback rate, which keeps games dramatic.
- If you play him, be ready for long endgames and a stubborn opponent.
Want to study his repertoire or follow frequent opponents? Try these profiles: jussythebear, ongoingprocess, gua ara.