Prepare against Ovidiu-Doru Foisor
IM · Romania · World #5,606 classical · FIDE ID 1200143
Our database contains 1,563 games by Ovidiu-Doru Foisor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ovidiu-Doru Foisor 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 | 2,257 | 2,427 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,396 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,370 | 2,374 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,563 | 559 | 698 | 306 | 35.8% |
| As White | 773 | 306 | 359 | 108 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 791 | 253 | 340 | 198 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's side.
First moves as White (773 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 343 | 44.4% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 300 | 38.8% | 61.3% |
| Nf3 | 98 | 12.7% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 2.2% | 47.1% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.2% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.5% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Foisor usually continues c4 (64.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Foisor usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Foisor usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Foisor usually continues Nf3 (63.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Foisor usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Foisor usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 173 | 48.2% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 78 | 21.7% | 56.4% |
| e5 | 33 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 27 | 7.5% | 53.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 5.3% | 71.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (291 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 177 | 60.8% | 50.6% |
| g6 | 61 | 21.0% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 31 | 10.7% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 3.1% | 38.9% |
| f5 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's chess games
All 1,563 games by Ovidiu-Doru Foisor 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: 559 wins, 698 draws, 306 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 85 | 35/32/18 | 41.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 78 | 41/28/9 | 52.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 66 | 20/43/3 | 30.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 63 | 21/32/10 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 49 | 12/28/9 | 24.5% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 46 | 27/14/5 | 58.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 13/16/1 | 43.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 25 | 14/7/4 | 56.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 83 | 27/36/20 | 32.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 62 | 21/25/16 | 33.9% |
| A75 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 13/22/16 | 25.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 12/17/8 | 32.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 8/17/11 | 22.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 34 | 8/16/10 | 23.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 29 | 9/14/6 | 31.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Sebastien Maze | 2,576 | Ascona Open | A36 |
| Feb 2007 | Mladen Palac | 2,571 | Cannes Open | B06 |
| Jan 1992 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,560 | Ibercaja Open | E73 |
| Jan 1991 | Sergey Smagin | 2,550 | Nimes Open | E32 |
| Jan 2001 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,548 | Balaguer Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2014 | 91 | 41.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-ROM | 2010 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,410 |
| Goglidze Memorial | 1986 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,441 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 25 | 18.5 | 2,554 |
| Biel MTO Open | 1997 | 19 | 11 | 2,451 |
| 3rd Vaujany Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,431 |
| Balaguer Open | 2003 | 18 | 13 | 2,505 |
| 6th Vaujany Open A | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's chess games?
1,563 games by Ovidiu-Doru Foisor, 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 Ovidiu-Doru Foisor has played.
What does Ovidiu-Doru Foisor play on the first move as White?
Across 773 games with White in our database, Ovidiu-Doru Foisor opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ovidiu-Doru Foisor answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ovidiu-Doru Foisor play as White?
As White, Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (85 games, 41.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (78 games, 52.6% win rate); Slav Defense (66 games, 30.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 773 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ovidiu-Doru Foisor play as Black?
As Black, Ovidiu-Doru Foisor most often plays: Modern Defense (83 games, 32.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (62 games, 33.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (51 games, 25.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 791 games.
What is Ovidiu-Doru Foisor's FIDE rating?
Ovidiu-Doru Foisor is currently rated 2,257 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,370 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Ovidiu-Doru Foisor played?
Our database contains 1,563 games by Ovidiu-Doru Foisor, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 559 wins, 698 draws, 306 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ovidiu-Doru Foisor?
1,563 games by Ovidiu-Doru Foisor 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.