Prepare against Randi-Ioan Gales
FM · Romania · World #4,459 classical · FIDE ID 1285360
When preparing against Randi-Ioan Gales, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 318 games by Randi-Ioan Gales, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Randi-Ioan Gales's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Randi-Ioan Gales 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 | 2,289 | 2,348 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,238 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 125 | 62 | 131 | 39.3% |
| As White | 162 | 71 | 36 | 55 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 156 | 54 | 26 | 76 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Randi-Ioan Gales's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Randi-Ioan Gales's side.
First moves as White (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 89.5% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Gales usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gales usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Gales usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 6.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gales usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gales usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Gales usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 92.9% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 53.7% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 19 | 46.3% | 60.5% |
Randi-Ioan Gales's chess games
All 318 games by Randi-Ioan Gales in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 125 wins, 62 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 10/2/12 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,666 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Feb 2025 | Jan Gustafsson | 2,597 | Titled Tue Early | E46 |
| Feb 2025 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,557 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
| Feb 2025 | Renato R. Quintiliano | 2,515 | Titled Tue Late | E71 |
| Mar 2025 | Matyas Palczert | 2,434 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 132 | 69.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2019 | 17 | 11 | 1,261 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2023 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,842 |
| Kanizsa Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,338 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,692 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Randi-Ioan Gales's chess games?
318 games by Randi-Ioan Gales, from Oct 2018 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 Randi-Ioan Gales has played.
What does Randi-Ioan Gales play on the first move as White?
Across 162 games with White in our database, Randi-Ioan Gales opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Randi-Ioan Gales answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Randi-Ioan Gales play as White?
As White, Randi-Ioan Gales's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 162 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Randi-Ioan Gales play as Black?
As Black, Randi-Ioan Gales most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 156 games.
What is Randi-Ioan Gales's FIDE rating?
Randi-Ioan Gales is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Randi-Ioan Gales played?
Our database contains 318 games by Randi-Ioan Gales, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 62 draws, 131 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Randi-Ioan Gales?
318 games by Randi-Ioan Gales 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.