Prepare against Vasile-Gheorghe Orban
Romania · World #110,332 classical · FIDE ID 1232681
When preparing against Vasile-Gheorghe Orban, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 73 games by Vasile-Gheorghe Orban, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasile-Gheorghe Orban 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 | 1,700 | 2,136 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 16 | 18 | 39 | 21.9% |
| As White | 34 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 85.3% | 31.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 31.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Orban usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Orban usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Orban usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Orban usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Orban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Orban usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| c6 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's chess games
All 73 games by Vasile-Gheorghe Orban in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Codrut-Constantin Florescu | 2,191 | Satu Mare Toamna Cup | E18 |
| Sep 2014 | Dinu-Simi Suciu | 2,187 | Satu Mare Toamna Cup | C17 |
| Sep 2014 | Dan-Calin Ambru | 2,032 | Satu Mare Toamna Cup | A38 |
| Mar 2013 | Zsolt Kerekes | 2,020 | chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | D02 |
| Sep 2014 | Andras-Csaba Sogor | 1,992 | Satu Mare Toamna Cup | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satu Mare Toamna Cup | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,402 |
| Lakitelek Magyarok Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,847 |
| chT2-HUN Maroczy 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,927 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| 19th Hajduszoboszlo Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,849 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,811 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 0 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's chess games?
73 games by Vasile-Gheorghe Orban, from Jul 2011 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 Vasile-Gheorghe Orban has played.
What does Vasile-Gheorghe Orban play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Vasile-Gheorghe Orban opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasile-Gheorghe Orban answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Vasile-Gheorghe Orban play as White?
As White, Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasile-Gheorghe Orban play as Black?
As Black, Vasile-Gheorghe Orban most often plays: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Vasile-Gheorghe Orban's FIDE rating?
Vasile-Gheorghe Orban is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Vasile-Gheorghe Orban played?
Our database contains 73 games by Vasile-Gheorghe Orban, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (21.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasile-Gheorghe Orban?
73 games by Vasile-Gheorghe Orban 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.