Prepare against Vladimir Paleologu
CHE · World #18,562 classical · FIDE ID 1305573
When preparing against Vladimir Paleologu, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 540 games by Vladimir Paleologu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vladimir Paleologu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vladimir Paleologu 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 | 2,070 | 2,225 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,048 | 2,244 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,197 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 540 | 228 | 110 | 202 | 42.2% |
| As White | 268 | 114 | 57 | 97 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 272 | 114 | 53 | 105 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vladimir Paleologu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vladimir Paleologu's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 266 | 99.3% | 53.2% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Paleologu usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Paleologu usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Paleologu usually continues d4 (53.7% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Paleologu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Paleologu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 59 | 45.7% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 50 | 38.8% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 6.2% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 7 | 5.4% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 39 | 45.9% | 56.4% |
| f5 | 18 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 10 | 11.8% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.7% | 87.5% |
Vladimir Paleologu's chess games
All 540 games by Vladimir Paleologu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 228 wins, 110 draws, 202 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 43 | 14/14/15 | 32.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 9/5/11 | 36.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Philidor | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 46 | 27/5/14 | 58.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 8/3/14 | 32.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 24 | 15/2/7 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,541 | Lugano Open | B06 |
| May 2011 | Igor Naumkin | 2,506 | 29th Isola d'Elba Open | C54 |
| Feb 2006 | Wolfram Schoen | 2,415 | 22nd Cappelle Open | C54 |
| Jun 2008 | Nenad Aleksic | 2,370 | 3rd Falconara Marche Estate Open A | B50 |
| Jan 1999 | Grzegorz Lukasiewicz | 2,362 | Geneve Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano Open | 2023 | 53 | 35 | 2,183 |
| chT-SUI | 2017 | 21 | 5 | 2,143 |
| Geneve Open | 1999 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,374 |
| Serpiano Open | 2024 | 17 | 9 | 1,980 |
| Lugano Paradiso Open | 2023 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,023 |
| Davos Open | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 2,024 |
| Ascona Open | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,244 |
| Davos Summer Open | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,010 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Simone Medici (16 games) · Claudio Boschetti (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vladimir Paleologu's chess games?
540 games by Vladimir Paleologu, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Paleologu has played.
What does Vladimir Paleologu play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Vladimir Paleologu opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vladimir Paleologu answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Vladimir Paleologu play as White?
As White, Vladimir Paleologu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (43 games, 32.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (20 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vladimir Paleologu play as Black?
As Black, Vladimir Paleologu most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (46 games, 58.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (24 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Vladimir Paleologu's FIDE rating?
Vladimir Paleologu is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,048 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,225 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Vladimir Paleologu played?
Our database contains 540 games by Vladimir Paleologu, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 110 draws, 202 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vladimir Paleologu?
540 games by Vladimir Paleologu 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.