Prepare against Ioan-Alexandru Iuga
Romania · World #26,419 classical · FIDE ID 1254570
When preparing against Ioan-Alexandru Iuga, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 70 games by Ioan-Alexandru Iuga, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan-Alexandru Iuga 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 | 2,008 | 2,080 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,968 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,886 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 21 | 19 | 30 | 30.0% |
| As White | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Iuga usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Iuga usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Iuga usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's chess games
All 70 games by Ioan-Alexandru Iuga in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 21 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Madalin Andronescu | 2,076 | 3rd Targu Mures Open | C11 |
| Sep 2023 | Alexandru Sever Maier | 1,485 | Baia Mare Maramures Open | B22 |
| Apr 2021 | Rares-Stefan Calota | 1,407 | ch-ROM U14 | B22 |
| May 2020 | Diana-Silvana Petculescu | 1,393 | FISCA Online U14 Open | B22 |
| May 2020 | Ioana-Raluca Slobozeanu | 1,346 | FISCA Online U14 Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,493 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,375 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,438 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,495 |
| FISCA Online Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,612 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,006 |
| Baia Mare Maramures Open | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,784 |
| 7th Baia Mare Castanelor Cup | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,708 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's chess games?
70 games by Ioan-Alexandru Iuga, from Sep 2018 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 Ioan-Alexandru Iuga has played.
What does Ioan-Alexandru Iuga play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ioan-Alexandru Iuga opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan-Alexandru Iuga answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Ioan-Alexandru Iuga play as White?
As White, Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan-Alexandru Iuga play as Black?
As Black, Ioan-Alexandru Iuga most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ioan-Alexandru Iuga's FIDE rating?
Ioan-Alexandru Iuga is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,080 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Ioan-Alexandru Iuga played?
Our database contains 70 games by Ioan-Alexandru Iuga, covering Sep 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan-Alexandru Iuga?
70 games by Ioan-Alexandru Iuga 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.