Prepare against Ilie Oncel
Romania · World #36,573 classical · FIDE ID 1207601
Our database contains 40 games by Ilie Oncel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ilie Oncel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilie Oncel 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 | 1,951 | 2,230 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,055 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 19 | 9 | 12 | 47.5% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilie Oncel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilie Oncel's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Oncel usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Oncel usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Oncel usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Oncel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Oncel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ilie Oncel's chess games
All 40 games by Ilie Oncel 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Dan Vladimir Bondoc | 2,275 | Ploiesti Master Open | A34 |
| Jun 2003 | Mariana Mosnegutu | 2,242 | Ploiesti Master Open | C11 |
| Jun 2003 | Nicolai Barbu | 2,230 | Ploiesti Master Open | C00 |
| Jun 2003 | Nicolae Seder | 2,212 | Ploiesti Master Open | A25 |
| Jun 2003 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,202 | Ploiesti Master Open | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ploiesti TC IND Cup Open | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,678 |
| Ploiesti Master Open | 2003 | 9 | 7 | 2,455 |
| Revelion Open | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| Predeal Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
| 21st Cap Aurora Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilie Oncel's chess games?
40 games by Ilie Oncel, 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 Ilie Oncel has played.
What does Ilie Oncel play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Ilie Oncel opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilie Oncel answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ilie Oncel play as White?
As White, Ilie Oncel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilie Oncel play as Black?
As Black, Ilie Oncel most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ilie Oncel's FIDE rating?
Ilie Oncel is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Ilie Oncel played?
Our database contains 40 games by Ilie Oncel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilie Oncel?
40 games by Ilie Oncel 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.