Prepare against George Albu
Romania · World #23,994 classical · FIDE ID 1237128
Our database contains 190 games by George Albu, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George Albu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Albu 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 | 2,025 | 2,176 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 1,996 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 66 | 40 | 84 | 34.7% |
| As White | 93 | 33 | 21 | 39 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 97 | 33 | 19 | 45 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Albu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Albu's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 97.8% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Albu usually continues c4 (44.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Albu usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Albu usually continues g4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Albu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 97.8% | 42.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
George Albu's chess games
All 190 games by George Albu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 66 wins, 40 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/4/13 | 29.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | E71 |
| Apr 2020 | Jason Liang | 2,340 | Sitges Sunway Online Open | D36 |
| Jul 2019 | Claudiu-Cristian Dobre | 2,340 | 12th Arad Open | E94 |
| Jul 2019 | Alexandru Pop | 2,276 | 12th Arad Open | E46 |
| May 2020 | Mihai Ionescu | 2,271 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2021 | 31 | 13 | 1,992 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2021 | 19 | 8 | 2,016 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 18 | 10 | 1,949 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 1,743 |
| ch-World School U17 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,894 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,921 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Albu's chess games?
190 games by George Albu, from Mar 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 George Albu has played.
What does George Albu play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, George Albu opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Albu answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does George Albu play as White?
As White, George Albu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Albu play as Black?
As Black, George Albu most often plays: Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is George Albu's FIDE rating?
George Albu is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Dec 2019).
How many games has George Albu played?
Our database contains 190 games by George Albu, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 40 draws, 84 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Albu?
190 games by George Albu 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.