Prepare against Grigore Fugulyan
Romania · World #92,555 classical · FIDE ID 1203983
When preparing against Grigore Fugulyan, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 234 games by Grigore Fugulyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Grigore Fugulyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Grigore Fugulyan 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 | 1,751 | 2,177 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,910 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,915 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 70 | 58 | 106 | 29.9% |
| As White | 114 | 36 | 28 | 50 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 120 | 34 | 30 | 56 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Grigore Fugulyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Grigore Fugulyan's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 106 | 93.0% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues c4 (39.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Fugulyan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 67.9% | 31.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 17.9% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 88.9% | 46.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
Grigore Fugulyan's chess games
All 234 games by Grigore Fugulyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 58 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,385 | Revelionul Mileniului Rapid | E90 |
| Feb 2009 | Teodor Anton | 2,350 | ch-ROM | E62 |
| Jan 1993 | Roland Csomos | 2,345 | Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | E62 |
| Mar 2001 | Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu | 2,261 | ch-ROM sf | B09 |
| Jan 2000 | Sorin Levay | 2,246 | ch-ROM sf | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 37 | 12 | 1,985 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,219 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,941 |
| 10th ch-EU | 2009 | 11 | 3 | 2,121 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 50 | 2019 | 11 | 4 | 1,885 |
| Odorheiu Secuiesc Open | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,243 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,801 |
| Miercurea Ciuc Premium A1 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Grigore Fugulyan's chess games?
234 games by Grigore Fugulyan, from Apr 2003 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 Grigore Fugulyan has played.
What does Grigore Fugulyan play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Grigore Fugulyan opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Grigore Fugulyan answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Grigore Fugulyan play as White?
As White, Grigore Fugulyan's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Grigore Fugulyan play as Black?
As Black, Grigore Fugulyan most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Grigore Fugulyan's FIDE rating?
Grigore Fugulyan is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Grigore Fugulyan played?
Our database contains 234 games by Grigore Fugulyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 58 draws, 106 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Grigore Fugulyan?
234 games by Grigore Fugulyan 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.