Prepare against Cristian Ionesi
FM · Romania · World #4,285 classical · FIDE ID 1211382
Our database contains 88 games by Cristian Ionesi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Ionesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Ionesi 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 | 2,295 | 2,316 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,303 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,168 | 2,316 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 38 | 19 | 31 | 43.2% |
| As White | 43 | 20 | 10 | 13 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Ionesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Ionesi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 60.5% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 30.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Ionesi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 34.8% | 81.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Cristian Ionesi's chess games
All 88 games by Cristian Ionesi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 38 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu | 2,416 | Bucharest Open | B52 |
| Sep 2009 | Daniel Baratosi | 2,413 | chT-ROM | B18 |
| Oct 2001 | Dan Pasarelu | 2,373 | Bucharest Edyval Cup | B55 |
| Oct 2015 | Alin Toma Andreica | 2,218 | chT2-ROM | B01 |
| Apr 2002 | Dan-Florin Olariu | 2,201 | ch-ROM U18 | E84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U18 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,224 |
| Bucharest Open | 2007 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,430 |
| Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-ROM sf U18 | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| Martisor Cup Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,309 |
| chT-ROM | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,386 |
| ch-ROM U18 sf | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,380 |
| Bucharest Rizea Memorial | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Ionesi's chess games?
88 games by Cristian Ionesi, from Apr 2003 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 Cristian Ionesi has played.
What does Cristian Ionesi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Cristian Ionesi opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Ionesi answers 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Cristian Ionesi play as White?
As White, Cristian Ionesi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Ionesi play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Ionesi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Cristian Ionesi's FIDE rating?
Cristian Ionesi is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,168 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Cristian Ionesi played?
Our database contains 88 games by Cristian Ionesi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Ionesi?
88 games by Cristian Ionesi 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.