Prepare against Marius Arghirescu
Romania · World #91,567 classical · FIDE ID 1216546
When preparing against Marius Arghirescu, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 60 games by Marius Arghirescu, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marius Arghirescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Arghirescu 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 | 1,754 | 1,960 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,909 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 24 | 8 | 28 | 40.0% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Arghirescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Arghirescu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Arghirescu usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Arghirescu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Arghirescu usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Arghirescu usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Marius Arghirescu's chess games
All 60 games by Marius Arghirescu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu | 2,240 | ch-ROM Open | C89 |
| Feb 2011 | Calin Dragomirescu | 2,233 | ch-ROM Open | A51 |
| Feb 2011 | Ionel Luca | 2,160 | ch-ROM Open | A16 |
| Apr 2014 | Elefterie-Laurentiu Anuta | 2,013 | ch-ROM | B06 |
| Apr 2013 | Mihai-Cosmin Neagu | 1,976 | ch-World Amateur | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,848 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 5 | 2,139 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 8 | 6 | 2,090 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,657 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Arghirescu's chess games?
60 games by Marius Arghirescu, from Jan 2006 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 Marius Arghirescu has played.
What does Marius Arghirescu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marius Arghirescu opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Arghirescu answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marius Arghirescu play as White?
As White, Marius Arghirescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Arghirescu play as Black?
As Black, Marius Arghirescu most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Marius Arghirescu's FIDE rating?
Marius Arghirescu is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,784 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,960 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Marius Arghirescu played?
Our database contains 60 games by Marius Arghirescu, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 28 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Arghirescu?
60 games by Marius Arghirescu 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.