Prepare against Vlad-George Zubcu
Romania · World #7,218 classical · FIDE ID 1219715
Our database contains 265 games by Vlad-George Zubcu, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vlad-George Zubcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vlad-George Zubcu 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 | 2,220 | 2,286 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,187 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,164 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 110 | 56 | 99 | 41.5% |
| As White | 135 | 58 | 28 | 49 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 52 | 28 | 50 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vlad-George Zubcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vlad-George Zubcu's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 54.1% | 56.2% |
| e4 | 59 | 43.7% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 56.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues Bg5 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Zubcu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 45.6% | 44.2% |
| c5 | 24 | 42.1% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 10.5% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 65.4% | 52.9% |
| d5 | 18 | 34.6% | 58.3% |
Vlad-George Zubcu's chess games
All 265 games by Vlad-George Zubcu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 110 wins, 56 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tsvetan Stoyanov | 2,465 | Bucharest Grand Prix Open | D32 |
| Aug 2018 | Bosko Abramovic | 2,400 | 11th Arad Open | A45 |
| Mar 2024 | George Stoleriu | 2,391 | Bucharest Grand Prix Open | B21 |
| Mar 2024 | Lucian-Ioan Filip | 2,359 | Bucharest Grand Prix Open | B23 |
| Dec 2022 | Iustin Ciorgovean | 2,319 | chT-ROM Blitz | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U18 | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,882 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-ROM | 2021 | 13 | 6 | 2,030 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| 7th ch-EU Union U10 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,750 |
| ch-World School U17 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vlad-George Zubcu's chess games?
265 games by Vlad-George Zubcu, from Sep 2009 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 Vlad-George Zubcu has played.
What does Vlad-George Zubcu play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Vlad-George Zubcu opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vlad-George Zubcu answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Vlad-George Zubcu play as White?
As White, Vlad-George Zubcu's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vlad-George Zubcu play as Black?
As Black, Vlad-George Zubcu most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Vlad-George Zubcu's FIDE rating?
Vlad-George Zubcu is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Vlad-George Zubcu played?
Our database contains 265 games by Vlad-George Zubcu, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 56 draws, 99 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vlad-George Zubcu?
265 games by Vlad-George Zubcu 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.