Prepare against Ioan Apahidean
Romania · World #162,234 classical · FIDE ID 1228145
When preparing against Ioan Apahidean, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (38%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ioan Apahidean, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan Apahidean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan Apahidean 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 | 1,846 | 1,912 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,797 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 8 | 19 | 20 | 17.0% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan Apahidean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan Apahidean's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Apahidean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Apahidean usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Apahidean usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Apahidean usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Apahidean usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| b5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ioan Apahidean's chess games
All 47 games by Ioan Apahidean in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Cristian David | 1,873 | ch-ROM U16 | A40 |
| Apr 2014 | George Ileana | 1,840 | ch-ROM U14 | B92 |
| Feb 2017 | Alex Palii | 1,809 | ch-ROM U16 | B40 |
| Apr 2015 | Caius-Lucian Clipcea | 1,544 | ch-ROM U14 | B73 |
| Apr 2014 | Codreanu Tudor Cretiu | 1,428 | ch-ROM U14 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,525 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,648 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan Apahidean's chess games?
47 games by Ioan Apahidean, from Mar 2012 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 Apahidean has played.
What does Ioan Apahidean play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ioan Apahidean opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan Apahidean answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...b6 (15% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...b5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ioan Apahidean play as White?
As White, Ioan Apahidean's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan Apahidean play as Black?
As Black, Ioan Apahidean most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Ioan Apahidean's FIDE rating?
Ioan Apahidean is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Ioan Apahidean played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ioan Apahidean, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 20 losses (17.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan Apahidean?
47 games by Ioan Apahidean 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.