Prepare against Filip Magold
IM · Romania · World #564 classical · FIDE ID 1254456
Our database contains 682 games by Filip Magold, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 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 | 2,503 | 2,503 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,444 | 2,451 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,354 | 2,355 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 682 | 352 | 169 | 161 | 51.6% |
| As White | 351 | 199 | 84 | 68 | 56.7% |
| As Black | 331 | 153 | 85 | 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 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 200 | 57.0% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 59 | 16.8% | 79.7% |
| d4 | 58 | 16.5% | 74.1% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 8.5% | 63.3% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Magold usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 79.7% score
- …e6 (34% of these games) — Magold usually continues Nf3 (79.2% 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 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 79.3% | 55.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 8.5% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 58.0% | 62.9% |
| d5 | 36 | 36.0% | 59.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Filip Magold's chess games
All 682 games by Filip Magold in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Aug 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: 352 wins, 169 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 32 | 19/6/7 | 59.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 17/4/6 | 63.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| 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% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 9/6/1 | 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 Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open A | A40 |
| 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?
682 games by Filip Magold, from Jan 2015 to Aug 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 351 games with White in our database, Filip Magold opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Filip Magold answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% 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 (32 games, 59.4% win rate); English Opening (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 351 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 331 games.
What is Filip Magold's FIDE rating?
Filip Magold is currently rated 2,503 in classical chess, 2,444 in rapid and 2,354 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,503 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Filip Magold played?
Our database contains 682 games by Filip Magold, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 352 wins, 169 draws, 161 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Filip Magold?
682 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.