Prepare against Dragos-Olivar Minescu
Romania · World #26,116 classical · FIDE ID 1203991
Our database contains 151 games by Dragos-Olivar Minescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragos-Olivar Minescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragos-Olivar Minescu 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 | 2,010 | 2,200 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,100 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 2,098 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 39 | 40 | 72 | 25.8% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 77 | 16 | 18 | 43 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragos-Olivar Minescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragos-Olivar Minescu's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 49 | 66.2% | 44.9% |
| g3 | 13 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 66% of White games, 44.9% score
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Minescu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Minescu usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Minescu usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- 1.g3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Minescu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Minescu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Minescu usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 41.9% | 30.6% |
| d6 | 17 | 39.5% | 29.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Dragos-Olivar Minescu's chess games
All 151 games by Dragos-Olivar Minescu 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: 39 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A69 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Iulian Sofronie | 2,449 | chT-ROM | C41 |
| Apr 2007 | Peter Rahls | 2,322 | 8th ch-EU | A28 |
| Sep 1999 | Anatoliy Ivanov | 2,290 | Centrocoop Sept Open | E72 |
| Nov 2005 | Claudiu Prunescu | 2,275 | ch-ROM | D41 |
| Mar 2001 | Vivian-Nicolae Varaciuc | 2,247 | ch-ROM sf | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 26 | 8 | 2,153 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 21 | 8 | 2,130 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,082 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 2,000 |
| 8th ch-EU | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,211 |
| chT-ROM | 2005 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,273 |
| Cap Aurora FISCA Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,928 |
| 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragos-Olivar Minescu's chess games?
151 games by Dragos-Olivar Minescu, 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-Olivar Minescu has played.
What does Dragos-Olivar Minescu play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Dragos-Olivar Minescu opens with 1.c4 (66% of games), 1.g3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragos-Olivar Minescu answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dragos-Olivar Minescu play as White?
As White, Dragos-Olivar Minescu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragos-Olivar Minescu play as Black?
As Black, Dragos-Olivar Minescu most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Dragos-Olivar Minescu's FIDE rating?
Dragos-Olivar Minescu is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Dragos-Olivar Minescu played?
Our database contains 151 games by Dragos-Olivar Minescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragos-Olivar Minescu?
151 games by Dragos-Olivar Minescu 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.