Prepare against Emil Ungureanu
CHE · World #117,613 classical · FIDE ID 1368001
When preparing against Emil Ungureanu, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 654 games by Emil Ungureanu, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emil Ungureanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emil Ungureanu 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 | 1,680 | 1,759 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 654 | 211 | 261 | 181 | 32.3% |
| As White | 323 | 118 | 127 | 77 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 331 | 93 | 134 | 104 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emil Ungureanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emil Ungureanu's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 239 | 74.0% | 55.2% |
| c4 | 54 | 16.7% | 53.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 5.0% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 53.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Nc3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ungureanu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 88.5% | 48.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 5.1% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.2% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 61.2% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 18 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.7% | 45.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 7.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Emil Ungureanu's chess games
All 654 games by Emil Ungureanu in the Chess.ceo database (May 2025 - 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: 211 wins, 261 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E14 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 22 | 8/6/7 | 36.4% |
| A33 | English Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 20 | 8/10/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 7/8/2 | 41.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 67 | 21/24/22 | 31.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 43 | 14/17/12 | 32.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 12/7/17 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 3/8/7 | 16.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1979 | Evgeny Sveshnikov | 2,545 | Dubna | B22 |
| Jan 1979 | Ivan Farago | 2,510 | Dubna | E91 |
| Feb 2003 | Nikolay A Legky | 2,507 | 19th Cappelle Open | A56 |
| Jan 1999 | Vasile Sanduleac | 2,485 | Mos Craciun Cup Open | A41 |
| May 1977 | Dragutin Sahovic | 2,460 | Timisoara | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2004 | 37 | 15.5 | 2,298 |
| ch-ROM32 Final | 1968 | 19 | 12.5 | – |
| ch-ROM35 Final | 1971 | 19 | 12 | – |
| ch-ROM31 Final | 1967 | 19 | 10.5 | – |
| 29th ch-ROM Final | 1965 | 19 | 7.5 | – |
| ch-ROM34 Final | 1970 | 19 | 10 | – |
| ch-ROM 24 Final | 1960 | 18 | 8 | – |
| ch-ROM33 Final | 1969 | 18 | 10 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emil Ungureanu's chess games?
654 games by Emil Ungureanu, from May 2025 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 Emil Ungureanu has played.
What does Emil Ungureanu play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Emil Ungureanu opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emil Ungureanu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Emil Ungureanu play as White?
As White, Emil Ungureanu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (22 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emil Ungureanu play as Black?
As Black, Emil Ungureanu most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 31.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (43 games, 32.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Emil Ungureanu's FIDE rating?
Emil Ungureanu is currently rated 1,680 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (May 2025).
How many games has Emil Ungureanu played?
Our database contains 654 games by Emil Ungureanu, covering May 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 261 draws, 181 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emil Ungureanu?
654 games by Emil Ungureanu 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.