Prepare against Rares Plugaru
Romania · World #8,318 classical · FIDE ID 1237292
When preparing against Rares Plugaru, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 42 games by Rares Plugaru, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rares Plugaru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rares Plugaru 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 | 2,199 | 2,199 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,119 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,158 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rares Plugaru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rares Plugaru's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Plugaru usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Rares Plugaru's chess games
All 42 games by Rares Plugaru in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Jan Bauer | 1,920 | ch-EU Union U10 | C50 |
| Apr 2018 | Alexandru Balaban-Voia | 1,807 | ch-ROM U14 | B07 |
| Aug 2023 | Gabriel Ienasoaie | 1,773 | Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | A96 |
| Sep 2014 | Akos Balazs Ronai | 1,702 | ch-EU Union U10 | B08 |
| Aug 2023 | Stefan-Alin Gorea | 1,682 | Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 1,550 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,606 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,776 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 1,889 |
| 11th Arad Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rares Plugaru's chess games?
42 games by Rares Plugaru, from Aug 2013 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 Rares Plugaru has played.
What does Rares Plugaru play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Rares Plugaru opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rares Plugaru answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rares Plugaru play as White?
As White, Rares Plugaru's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rares Plugaru play as Black?
As Black, Rares Plugaru most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rares Plugaru's FIDE rating?
Rares Plugaru is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rares Plugaru played?
Our database contains 42 games by Rares Plugaru, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rares Plugaru?
42 games by Rares Plugaru 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.