Prepare against Iancu-Daniel Badau
Romania · World #54,359 classical · FIDE ID 1208888
Our database contains 41 games by Iancu-Daniel Badau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iancu-Daniel Badau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iancu-Daniel Badau 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 | 1,876 | 2,005 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,995 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,995 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 18 | 10 | 31.7% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iancu-Daniel Badau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iancu-Daniel Badau's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Badau usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Badau usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Badau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 85.7% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Iancu-Daniel Badau's chess games
All 41 games by Iancu-Daniel Badau in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 13 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Cristian Campian | 1,998 | chT-ROM Blitz | B30 |
| Dec 2022 | Gheorghe Tinta | 1,860 | chT-ROM Blitz | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Ionut Ene | 1,650 | Deva tt | B53 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexandru Chirpii | 1,650 | Centrocoop Sept Open A | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 1,810 |
| Deva tt | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-ROM U16 sf | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,190 |
| ch-ROM sf U18 | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,190 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
| chT2-ROM | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1,995 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iancu-Daniel Badau's chess games?
41 games by Iancu-Daniel Badau, from Apr 2003 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 Iancu-Daniel Badau has played.
What does Iancu-Daniel Badau play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Iancu-Daniel Badau opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iancu-Daniel Badau answers 1...c6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Iancu-Daniel Badau play as White?
As White, Iancu-Daniel Badau's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iancu-Daniel Badau play as Black?
As Black, Iancu-Daniel Badau most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Iancu-Daniel Badau's FIDE rating?
Iancu-Daniel Badau is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Iancu-Daniel Badau played?
Our database contains 41 games by Iancu-Daniel Badau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 10 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iancu-Daniel Badau?
41 games by Iancu-Daniel Badau 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.