Prepare against Filip Magold
IM · Romania · World #621 classical · FIDE ID 1254456
When preparing against Filip Magold, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 698 games by Filip Magold, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Filip Magold's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Filip Magold 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 | 2,494 | 2,503 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,460 | 2,460 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,359 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 698 | 359 | 177 | 162 | 51.4% |
| As White | 360 | 203 | 88 | 69 | 56.4% |
| As Black | 338 | 156 | 89 | 93 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Filip Magold's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Filip Magold's side.
First moves as White (360 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 206 | 57.2% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 60 | 16.7% | 79.2% |
| d4 | 59 | 16.4% | 74.6% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 8.6% | 62.9% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Magold usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 79.2% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Magold usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 78.8% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.5% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.2% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 59 | 57.3% | 62.7% |
| d5 | 37 | 35.9% | 60.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Filip Magold's chess games
All 698 games by Filip Magold in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 359 wins, 177 draws, 162 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/7/7 | 57.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 28 | 17/5/6 | 60.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 14 | 11/3/0 | 78.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 16/11/19 | 34.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 41 | 20/10/11 | 48.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 56.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,669 | 19th Arad Open 2026 | A46 |
| Oct 2025 | Aram Hakobyan | 2,624 | 25th European Teams | C07 |
| Dec 2024 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,600 | European Rapid 2024 | A89 |
| Dec 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,595 | European Blitz 2024 | D17 |
| Jun 2024 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,589 | Cluj GP Rapid | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,415 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 31 | 17.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2016 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,304 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 12.5 | 1,570 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| chT2-HUN Toth 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,859 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,321 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,525 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Filip Magold's chess games?
698 games by Filip Magold, from Jan 2015 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 Filip Magold has played.
What does Filip Magold play on the first move as White?
Across 360 games with White in our database, Filip Magold opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Magold answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Filip Magold play as White?
As White, Filip Magold's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 360 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Filip Magold play as Black?
As Black, Filip Magold most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 338 games.
What is Filip Magold's FIDE rating?
Filip Magold is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,460 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Filip Magold played?
Our database contains 698 games by Filip Magold, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 359 wins, 177 draws, 162 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Magold?
698 games by Filip Magold 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.