Prepare against Vasile Rusu
Romania · World #119,386 classical · FIDE ID 1214497
When preparing against Vasile Rusu, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 45 games by Vasile Rusu, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vasile Rusu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vasile Rusu 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 | 1,675 | 1,961 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,790 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,748 | 1,789 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 8 | 26 | 24.4% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vasile Rusu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vasile Rusu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 18.2% |
| c4 | 6 | 30.0% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 18.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rusu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Rusu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Rusu usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Rusu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rusu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Rusu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Vasile Rusu's chess games
All 45 games by Vasile Rusu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Stefan-Claudiu Popescu | 1,988 | ch-ROM Open | C45 |
| Feb 2013 | Dan Teodorescu | 1,716 | ch-ROM | D03 |
| Feb 2012 | Cezar-Stelian Zlatea | 1,679 | ch-ROM | C42 |
| Feb 2011 | Mircea Bors | 1,651 | ch-ROM Open | A46 |
| Feb 2013 | Gheorghe Ionita | 1,618 | ch-ROM | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2013 | 24 | 8.5 | 1,751 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,601 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,755 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,536 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vasile Rusu's chess games?
45 games by Vasile Rusu, from Jan 2005 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 Rusu has played.
What does Vasile Rusu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Vasile Rusu opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vasile Rusu answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Vasile Rusu play as White?
As White, Vasile Rusu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vasile Rusu play as Black?
As Black, Vasile Rusu most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Vasile Rusu's FIDE rating?
Vasile Rusu is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,748 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Vasile Rusu played?
Our database contains 45 games by Vasile Rusu, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vasile Rusu?
45 games by Vasile Rusu 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.