Prepare against Paul-Cristian Rusan
FM · Romania · World #24,692 classical · FIDE ID 1209191
Our database contains 776 games by Paul-Cristian Rusan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Paul-Cristian Rusan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul-Cristian Rusan 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 | 2,020 | 2,329 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,327 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,310 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 776 | 254 | 82 | 440 | 32.7% |
| As White | 399 | 150 | 47 | 202 | 37.6% |
| As Black | 377 | 104 | 35 | 238 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul-Cristian Rusan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul-Cristian Rusan's side.
First moves as White (399 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 375 | 94.0% | 43.3% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 4.3% | 44.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rusan usually continues b4 (51.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rusan usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rusan usually continues d4 (31.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 44.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Rusan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Rusan usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Rusan usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 57.6% | 30.1% |
| g6 | 69 | 40.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 65.6% | 35.5% |
| d6 | 33 | 25.2% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 3.1% | 25.0% |
Paul-Cristian Rusan's chess games
All 776 games by Paul-Cristian Rusan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 254 wins, 82 draws, 440 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 128 | 60/12/56 | 46.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 40 | 10/4/26 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 37 | 15/3/19 | 40.5% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 27 | 7/1/19 | 25.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 26 | 12/1/13 | 46.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 0/3/10 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 80 | 23/5/52 | 28.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 53 | 14/8/31 | 26.4% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 5/0/14 | 26.3% |
| E62 | English Opening | 18 | 1/2/15 | 5.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 1/3/12 | 6.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Thomas Luther | 2,534 | chT-ROM | B03 |
| Jan 2021 | Nikita Maiorov | 2,495 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Mar 2021 | Alina Kashlinskaya | 2,494 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Dec 2020 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,471 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Nov 2017 | Vadim Shishkin | 2,468 | Romanian Open | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 469 | 179.5 | 2,132 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 109 | 36.5 | 1,999 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 26 | 13 | 2,085 |
| chT-ROM | 2007 | 18 | 4 | 2,232 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 14 | 6 | 2,208 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,045 |
| Deva tt | 1998 | 10 | 7 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul-Cristian Rusan's chess games?
776 games by Paul-Cristian Rusan, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Paul-Cristian Rusan has played.
What does Paul-Cristian Rusan play on the first move as White?
Across 399 games with White in our database, Paul-Cristian Rusan opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul-Cristian Rusan answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Paul-Cristian Rusan play as White?
As White, Paul-Cristian Rusan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (128 games, 46.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (40 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (37 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 399 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul-Cristian Rusan play as Black?
As Black, Paul-Cristian Rusan most often plays: Modern Defense (80 games, 28.8% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 26.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 377 games.
What is Paul-Cristian Rusan's FIDE rating?
Paul-Cristian Rusan is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Paul-Cristian Rusan played?
Our database contains 776 games by Paul-Cristian Rusan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 82 draws, 440 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul-Cristian Rusan?
776 games by Paul-Cristian Rusan 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.