Prepare against Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache
IM · Romania · World #9,964 classical · FIDE ID 1200437
When preparing against Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.3% over 62 games.
Our database contains 1,326 games by Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache 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 | 2,170 | 2,509 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,446 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,189 | 2,431 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,326 | 522 | 563 | 241 | 39.4% |
| As White | 676 | 283 | 294 | 99 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 650 | 239 | 269 | 142 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's side.
First moves as White (676 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 609 | 90.1% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 6.2% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 1.8% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 1.5% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues c4 (70.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Dumitrache usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (301 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 111 | 36.9% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 79 | 26.2% | 63.9% |
| d6 | 40 | 13.3% | 66.3% |
| g6 | 32 | 10.6% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 31 | 10.3% | 77.4% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.7% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 124 | 49.0% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 97 | 38.3% | 67.5% |
| d6 | 15 | 5.9% | 46.7% |
| f5 | 6 | 2.4% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's chess games
All 1,326 games by Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 522 wins, 563 draws, 241 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 108 | 56/43/9 | 51.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 73 | 17/39/17 | 23.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 64 | 32/21/11 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 61 | 30/20/11 | 49.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 57 | 18/29/10 | 31.6% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 32 | 17/11/4 | 53.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 16/7/5 | 57.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/13/1 | 33.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 62 | 7/41/14 | 11.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 51 | 13/25/13 | 25.5% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 38 | 18/13/7 | 47.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 35 | 11/11/13 | 31.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/11/5 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 12/7/7 | 46.2% |
| D34 | Catalan | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 8/8/1 | 47.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Vladimir Burmakin | 2,596 | 20th Cappelle Open | D12 |
| Jul 2003 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,592 | 2nd La Fere Open | E94 |
| Jul 2015 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,574 | Eforie Nord Seacoast Open 25th | C54 |
| Jan 2001 | Mihail Marin | 2,565 | chT-ROM | E61 |
| Jan 1996 | Mihai Suba | 2,565 | Bucharest | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 145 | 85.5 | 2,457 |
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 117 | 66 | 2,429 |
| Bucharest | 1996 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,523 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 19 | 14 | 2,493 |
| Bucharest Fest GM | 1998 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,426 |
| 3rd Paks Atom Cup GM | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,400 |
| Momotov Memorial | 1997 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,378 |
| Timisoara | 1994 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,537 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladislav Nevednichy (19 games) · Andrei Istratescu (15 games) · Mihail Marin (14 games) · Ioan Cosma (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's chess games?
1,326 games by Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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-Nicolae Dumitrache has played.
What does Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache play on the first move as White?
Across 676 games with White in our database, Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache play as White?
As White, Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (108 games, 51.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (73 games, 23.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (64 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 676 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache play as Black?
As Black, Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache most often plays: Slav Defense (62 games, 11.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (51 games, 25.5% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 650 games.
What is Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache's FIDE rating?
Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,189 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,509 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache played?
Our database contains 1,326 games by Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 522 wins, 563 draws, 241 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache?
1,326 games by Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache 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.