Prepare against Dragos Ceres
IM · Moldova · World #1,097 classical · FIDE ID 13905864
When preparing against Dragos Ceres, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 815 games by Dragos Ceres, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dragos Ceres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragos Ceres 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 | 2,444 | 2,484 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,353 | 2,353 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,368 | 2,368 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 815 | 343 | 205 | 267 | 42.1% |
| As White | 403 | 181 | 102 | 120 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 412 | 162 | 103 | 147 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragos Ceres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragos Ceres's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 380 | 94.3% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 18 | 4.5% | 69.4% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ceres usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ceres usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ceres usually continues d4 (56.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ceres usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ceres usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ceres usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 114 | 57.0% | 47.4% |
| c5 | 61 | 30.5% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 21 | 10.5% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 77.0% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 28 | 23.0% | 44.6% |
Dragos Ceres's chess games
All 815 games by Dragos Ceres in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 343 wins, 205 draws, 267 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/12/13 | 40.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 40 | 19/10/11 | 47.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 18/7/8 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 8/6/8 | 36.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 11/2/7 | 55.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 13/11/8 | 40.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 29 | 8/7/14 | 27.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 24 | 13/4/7 | 54.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 11/2/8 | 52.4% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A64 | Catalan | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,697 | Titled Tue Early | D44 |
| Sep 2022 | Aryan Tari | 2,656 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Sep 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,645 | Titled Tue Early | E94 |
| Dec 2023 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,638 | 12th Lorca Open | C00 |
| Jul 2022 | Hrant Melkumyan | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 301 | 150.5 | 2,341 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,206 |
| Monselice La Giostra della Rocca | 2024 | 16 | 5 | 2,313 |
| ch-MDA | 2022 | 12 | 9 | 2,346 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| Riga Tech Open A | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 2,583 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,629 |
| 38th Mukachevo Rating | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pier Luigi Basso (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragos Ceres's chess games?
815 games by Dragos Ceres, from Sep 2013 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 Dragos Ceres has played.
What does Dragos Ceres play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Dragos Ceres opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragos Ceres answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Dragos Ceres play as White?
As White, Dragos Ceres's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragos Ceres play as Black?
As Black, Dragos Ceres most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 54.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 412 games.
What is Dragos Ceres's FIDE rating?
Dragos Ceres is currently rated 2,444 in classical chess, 2,353 in rapid and 2,368 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,484 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Dragos Ceres played?
Our database contains 815 games by Dragos Ceres, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 205 draws, 267 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragos Ceres?
815 games by Dragos Ceres 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.