Prepare against Vlad Albu
Moldova · World #52,568 classical · FIDE ID 13909622
Our database contains 46 games by Vlad Albu, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vlad Albu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlad Albu 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 | 1,883 | 1,895 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,839 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,873 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 30.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlad Albu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlad Albu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Albu usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Albu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Albu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
Vlad Albu's chess games
All 46 games by Vlad Albu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Krbacevic,Mateja | 2,045 | World Youth Open U16 2026 | B45 |
| Mar 2025 | Arthur Humbert | 2,036 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | D35 |
| Sep 2025 | G Deak | 1,956 | Slovakia Open | B00 |
| Sep 2025 | Oliver Kudela | 1,894 | Slovakia Open | B90 |
| Mar 2025 | Ioan Istrate | 1,705 | 25th ch-EUR Indiv | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 1,918 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,859 |
| Hannibal Online Open U10 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,586 |
| Slovakia Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Europe qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlad Albu's chess games?
46 games by Vlad Albu, from Aug 2018 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 Vlad Albu has played.
What does Vlad Albu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Vlad Albu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlad Albu answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Vlad Albu play as White?
As White, Vlad Albu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlad Albu play as Black?
As Black, Vlad Albu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Vlad Albu's FIDE rating?
Vlad Albu is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,895 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vlad Albu played?
Our database contains 46 games by Vlad Albu, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlad Albu?
46 games by Vlad Albu 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.