Prepare against Vladimir Doncea
IM · Romania · World #2,825 classical · FIDE ID 1210750
Our database contains 691 games by Vladimir Doncea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Doncea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Doncea 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 | 2,345 | 2,493 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,412 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,421 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 691 | 313 | 193 | 185 | 45.3% |
| As White | 354 | 169 | 100 | 85 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 337 | 144 | 93 | 100 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Doncea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Doncea's side.
First moves as White (354 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 183 | 51.7% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 81 | 22.9% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 17.2% | 54.9% |
| b4 | 11 | 3.1% | 86.4% |
| e4 | 9 | 2.5% | 77.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Doncea usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Doncea usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Doncea usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Doncea usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Doncea usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Doncea usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 78.3% | 56.9% |
| e6 | 17 | 9.7% | 64.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.4% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 54 | 46.2% | 53.7% |
| d5 | 31 | 26.5% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 16 | 13.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.3% | 70.0% |
Vladimir Doncea's chess games
All 691 games by Vladimir Doncea 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: 313 wins, 193 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E08 | Catalan | 67 | 35/18/14 | 52.2% |
| E60 | English Opening | 33 | 16/8/9 | 48.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/7/3 | 44.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 56 | 22/17/17 | 39.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 34 | 15/4/15 | 44.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 8/11/8 | 29.6% |
| A39 | English Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Jan Smeets | 2,642 | chT-ROM | D11 |
| Sep 2019 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,613 | chT-ROM | E06 |
| Feb 2008 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,604 | 3rd Ouest Toulousain Open A | A09 |
| Jun 2010 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,599 | 1st Marrakesh Open | B14 |
| Jun 2015 | Anton Demchenko | 2,589 | Iasi Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 97 | 52 | 2,369 |
| ch-ROM | 2022 | 49 | 28.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2002 | 21 | 11 | 2,144 |
| ch-ROM sf U16 | 2002 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,246 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2007 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Doncea's chess games?
691 games by Vladimir Doncea, 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 Vladimir Doncea has played.
What does Vladimir Doncea play on the first move as White?
Across 354 games with White in our database, Vladimir Doncea opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Doncea answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Doncea play as White?
As White, Vladimir Doncea's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (67 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 354 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Doncea play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Doncea most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 39.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 337 games.
What is Vladimir Doncea's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Doncea is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Vladimir Doncea played?
Our database contains 691 games by Vladimir Doncea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 193 draws, 185 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Doncea?
691 games by Vladimir Doncea 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.