Prepare against Cosmin Parligras
Romania · World #9,772 classical · FIDE ID 1206494
Our database contains 363 games by Cosmin Parligras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cosmin Parligras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cosmin Parligras before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,173 | 2,305 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,231 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 121 | 160 | 82 | 33.3% |
| As White | 176 | 69 | 83 | 24 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 187 | 52 | 77 | 58 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cosmin Parligras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cosmin Parligras's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 55.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 18.8% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 22 | 12.5% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 8.0% | 78.6% |
| b3 | 7 | 4.0% | 57.1% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Parligras usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Parligras usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Parligras usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Parligras usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Parligras usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Parligras usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 73.7% | 49.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 12.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.1% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 72.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 20.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Cosmin Parligras's chess games
All 363 games by Cosmin Parligras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 121 wins, 160 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/8/5 | 18.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 43 | 12/19/12 | 27.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Vitaliy Bernadskiy | 2,473 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | D10 |
| Jun 2012 | K. Ratnakaran | 2,441 | 1st Golden Sands Europe Open | A07 |
| Jun 2013 | Zoran Arsovic | 2,433 | 2nd Golden Sands Europe Open | B22 |
| Jun 2014 | Tigran S. Petrosyan | 2,416 | Albena Masters Open | D11 |
| Jun 2009 | Pavel Dimitrov | 2,396 | 3rd Varna Open | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stare Mesto Open | 2008 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-ROM | 2012 | 22 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,297 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 15 | 7 | 2,201 |
| Techirghiol | 1999 | 12 | 6 | 2,285 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,264 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,199 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cosmin Parligras's chess games?
363 games by Cosmin Parligras, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Cosmin Parligras has played.
What does Cosmin Parligras play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Cosmin Parligras opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cosmin Parligras answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Cosmin Parligras play as White?
As White, Cosmin Parligras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cosmin Parligras play as Black?
As Black, Cosmin Parligras most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 27.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 15.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Cosmin Parligras's FIDE rating?
Cosmin Parligras is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Cosmin Parligras played?
Our database contains 363 games by Cosmin Parligras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 160 draws, 82 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cosmin Parligras?
363 games by Cosmin Parligras reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.