Prepare against Ruslan Soltanici
IM · Moldova · World #5,156 classical · FIDE ID 13900889
Our database contains 993 games by Ruslan Soltanici, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruslan Soltanici's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruslan Soltanici 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 | 2,269 | 2,433 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,426 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,290 | 2,490 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 993 | 343 | 345 | 305 | 34.5% |
| As White | 506 | 206 | 177 | 123 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 487 | 137 | 168 | 182 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruslan Soltanici's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruslan Soltanici's side.
First moves as White (507 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 483 | 95.3% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 3.6% | 72.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 72.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Soltanici usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 81.8% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 32 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Ruslan Soltanici's chess games
All 993 games by Ruslan Soltanici 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: 343 wins, 345 draws, 305 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 85 | 35/22/28 | 41.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 17/10/10 | 45.9% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 10/13/7 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 20 | 5/6/9 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 20 | 6/11/3 | 30.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 29/14/29 | 40.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 49 | 17/18/14 | 34.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 46 | 11/16/19 | 23.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 39 | 10/15/14 | 25.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 25 | 7/9/9 | 28.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 25 | 5/7/13 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 20 | 4/6/10 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 3/7/8 | 16.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 6/7/5 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,674 | Titled Tue | E15 |
| Apr 2020 | Imre Jr. Hera | 2,611 | Titled Tue | A36 |
| Apr 2019 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,610 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Feb 2020 | Eric Hansen | 2,606 | Titled Tue | B82 |
| Feb 2019 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,605 | ch-MDA | E13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 125 | 58.5 | 2,328 |
| ch-MDA | 2023 | 111 | 63 | 2,387 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 59 | 34.5 | 2,444 |
| Khmelnitsky Podillya | 2008 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,332 |
| Bucharest Spring Festival | 2003 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,231 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 13 | 5 | 2,212 |
| 3rd Donetsk Amitan Mem | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| 7th EU-ch | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,403 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Vladimir Hamitevici (14 games) · Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo (11 games) · Iulian Baltag (11 games) · Constantin Lupulescu (10 games) · Vasile Sanduleac (10 games) · Ivan Schitco (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruslan Soltanici's chess games?
993 games by Ruslan Soltanici, 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 Ruslan Soltanici has played.
What does Ruslan Soltanici play on the first move as White?
Across 507 games with White in our database, Ruslan Soltanici opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruslan Soltanici answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Ruslan Soltanici play as White?
As White, Ruslan Soltanici's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (85 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (30 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 506 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruslan Soltanici play as Black?
As Black, Ruslan Soltanici most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 40.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (49 games, 34.7% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 23.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 487 games.
What is Ruslan Soltanici's FIDE rating?
Ruslan Soltanici is currently rated 2,269 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,290 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Ruslan Soltanici played?
Our database contains 993 games by Ruslan Soltanici, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 345 draws, 305 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruslan Soltanici?
993 games by Ruslan Soltanici 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.