Prepare against Eric Alexander Dumitru
United States · World #15,916 classical · FIDE ID 39940284
When preparing against Eric Alexander Dumitru, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 90 games by Eric Alexander Dumitru, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eric Alexander Dumitru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Alexander Dumitru 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 | 2,097 | 2,124 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,110 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 30 | 12 | 48 | 33.3% |
| As White | 47 | 11 | 8 | 28 | 23.4% |
| As Black | 43 | 19 | 4 | 20 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Alexander Dumitru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Alexander Dumitru's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 89.4% | 31.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 31.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dumitru usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Dumitru usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Dumitru usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …f5 (67% of these games) — Dumitru usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dumitru usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Eric Alexander Dumitru's chess games
All 90 games by Eric Alexander Dumitru in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2024 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Shubh Atha | 2,300 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Shakhrombek Karimov | 2,270 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | — |
| Jul 2026 | Nathan Reymann | 2,239 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Graham Horobetz | 2,221 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 37 | 13 | 2,063 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,205 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,017 |
| AGCA Spring Inv IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Alexander Dumitru's chess games?
90 games by Eric Alexander Dumitru, from Jun 2024 to Sep 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 Eric Alexander Dumitru has played.
What does Eric Alexander Dumitru play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Eric Alexander Dumitru opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Alexander Dumitru answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Alexander Dumitru play as White?
As White, Eric Alexander Dumitru's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Alexander Dumitru play as Black?
As Black, Eric Alexander Dumitru most often plays: Catalan (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Eric Alexander Dumitru's FIDE rating?
Eric Alexander Dumitru is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Eric Alexander Dumitru played?
Our database contains 90 games by Eric Alexander Dumitru, covering Jun 2024 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 12 draws, 48 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Alexander Dumitru?
90 games by Eric Alexander Dumitru 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.