Prepare against Eduard Russu
Romania · World #41,318 classical · FIDE ID 1216791
Our database contains 34 games by Eduard Russu, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduard Russu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduard Russu 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 | 1,929 | 2,210 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,094 | 2,126 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,897 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 6 | 21 | 20.6% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduard Russu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduard Russu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 82.4% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Russu usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Russu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Russu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Russu usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Eduard Russu's chess games
All 34 games by Eduard Russu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C94 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,396 | ch-ROM | E94 |
| Oct 2013 | Nicolae Seder | 2,189 | chT2-ROM | E19 |
| Feb 2007 | Florin Voiculescu | 1,956 | ch-ROM | A58 |
| Feb 2013 | David Gavrilescu | 1,873 | ch-ROM | B09 |
| Feb 2013 | Werner Kaunz | 1,822 | ch-ROM | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,054 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| 14th Radulescu Memorial | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Timisoara Brinzeu Memorial | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduard Russu's chess games?
34 games by Eduard Russu, from Jul 2005 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 Eduard Russu has played.
What does Eduard Russu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Eduard Russu opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduard Russu answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Eduard Russu play as White?
As White, Eduard Russu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduard Russu play as Black?
As Black, Eduard Russu most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Eduard Russu's FIDE rating?
Eduard Russu is currently rated 1,929 in classical chess, 2,094 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Eduard Russu played?
Our database contains 34 games by Eduard Russu, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduard Russu?
34 games by Eduard Russu 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.