Prepare against Emilian-Paul Ionita
Romania · World #34,978 classical · FIDE ID 1214381
When preparing against Emilian-Paul Ionita, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 34 games by Emilian-Paul Ionita, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Emilian-Paul Ionita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilian-Paul Ionita 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 | 1,960 | 2,056 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,992 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,943 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 44.1% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 479 rated games against 370 different opponents, across 63 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 365 | 172 | 80 | 113 | 47.1% | 1,904 | 1,962 | 9 |
| Rapid | 66 | 36 | 6 | 24 | 54.5% | 1,748 | 1,805 | 11 |
| Blitz | 48 | 28 | 4 | 16 | 58.3% | 1,689 | 1,762 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 149 | 23 | 37 | 89 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 303 | 192 | 52 | 59 | 63.4% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 58 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1,720 | 1,806 |
| 2025 | 38 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 1,823 | 1,887 |
| 2024 | 55 | 30 | 14 | 11 | 1,823 | 1,961 |
| 2023 | 31 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1,638 | 1,732 |
| 2022 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1,749 | 1,854 |
| 2021 | 21 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 1,761 | 1,913 |
| 2019 | 45 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 1,745 | 1,803 |
| 2018 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1,859 | 1,968 |
| 2017 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 1,863 | 1,837 |
| 2016 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1,871 | 1,871 |
| 2015 | 58 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 1,879 | 1,927 |
| 2014 | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 1,951 | 2,013 |
| 2013 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1,957 | 2,030 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1,973 | 1,973 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2,068 | 2,068 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,086 | 2,086 |
| 2009 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2,078 | 1,963 |
| 2007 | 38 | 16 | 3 | 19 | 2,092 | 2,003 |
| 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2,131 | 2,264 |
Where Emilian-Paul Ionita has played
Romania (57) · Spain (5) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilian-Paul Ionita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilian-Paul Ionita's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ionita usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (36% of these games) — Ionita usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Ionita usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ionita usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ionita usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Emilian-Paul Ionita's chess games
All 34 games by Emilian-Paul Ionita in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Mihai Tufa | 2,118 | Techirghiol Open | B30 |
| Aug 2007 | Rusalim Pavel Ardelean | 2,047 | Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | C25 |
| Jul 2006 | Francois Constantin | 1,967 | Techirghiol Open | C04 |
| Dec 2023 | Juan Angel Perez Garcia | 1,948 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | D02 |
| Jul 2006 | Dan Teodorescu | 1,907 | Techirghiol Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eforie Nord Romgaz Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,013 |
| Techirghiol Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,264 |
| FIDE World Amateur Chess Championships 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Benidorm Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilian-Paul Ionita's chess games?
34 games by Emilian-Paul Ionita, from Apr 2005 to Nov 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 Emilian-Paul Ionita has played.
What does Emilian-Paul Ionita play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Emilian-Paul Ionita opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilian-Paul Ionita answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Emilian-Paul Ionita play as White?
As White, Emilian-Paul Ionita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilian-Paul Ionita play as Black?
As Black, Emilian-Paul Ionita most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Emilian-Paul Ionita's FIDE rating?
Emilian-Paul Ionita is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Emilian-Paul Ionita played?
Our database contains 34 games by Emilian-Paul Ionita, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilian-Paul Ionita?
34 games by Emilian-Paul Ionita 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.