Prepare against George Ileana
FM · Romania · World #4,859 classical · FIDE ID 1219502
Our database contains 336 games by George Ileana, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find George Ileana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George Ileana 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 | 2,277 | 2,362 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,202 | 2,283 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 143 | 105 | 88 | 42.6% |
| As White | 171 | 82 | 51 | 38 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 61 | 54 | 50 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George Ileana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George Ileana's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 145 | 85.3% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 7.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.5% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ileana usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ileana usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ileana usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ileana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ileana usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ileana usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 94.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 80.6% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.4% | 54.2% |
George Ileana's chess games
All 336 games by George Ileana in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 143 wins, 105 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Gergely Aczel | 2,573 | Romanian Open | B42 |
| Sep 2023 | David Gavrilescu | 2,534 | chT-ROM | B59 |
| Dec 2022 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,502 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | B94 |
| Dec 2022 | Andrei Murariu | 2,493 | chT-ROM Blitz | B94 |
| Sep 2022 | Teodor Anton | 2,454 | chT-ROM | A31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 52 | 26.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,313 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 18 | 13 | 1,943 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,231 |
| Romanian Open | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,345 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| 27th ch-EU U16 | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,462 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George Ileana's chess games?
336 games by George Ileana, from Nov 2011 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 George Ileana has played.
What does George Ileana play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, George Ileana opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George Ileana answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does George Ileana play as White?
As White, George Ileana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George Ileana play as Black?
As Black, George Ileana most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is George Ileana's FIDE rating?
George Ileana is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,202 in rapid and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2018).
How many games has George Ileana played?
Our database contains 336 games by George Ileana, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 143 wins, 105 draws, 88 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against George Ileana?
336 games by George Ileana 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.