Prepare against Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc
Romania · World #58,690 classical · FIDE ID 1255711
When preparing against Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 58 games by Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc 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 | 1,860 | 1,875 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,844 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,780 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 21 | 9 | 28 | 36.2% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 53.3% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 36.7% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 34.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues Bf4 (7.1% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 36.4% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tarciuc usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's chess games
All 58 games by Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 21 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Tamas Nagy-Elek | 1,979 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | D11 |
| Jun 2024 | Janos-Nandor Nagy | 1,974 | Cluj GP Rapid | B06 |
| Jun 2024 | Marius Zubac | 1,958 | Cluj GP Rapid | A90 |
| Dec 2023 | Matei Vasile | 1,714 | chT-ROM Rapid | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Radu-Ionut Carac | 1,569 | chT-ROM Blitz | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,618 |
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,351 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,223 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,632 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,592 |
| Cluj GP Rapid | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,854 |
| 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's chess games?
58 games by Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc, from Dec 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 Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc has played.
What does Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc play as White?
As White, Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc play as Black?
As Black, Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc's FIDE rating?
Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc, covering Dec 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc?
58 games by Ianis-Mihai Tarciuc 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.