Prepare against Ioan-Euzeb Strugar
Romania · World #130,679 classical · FIDE ID 42201381
When preparing against Ioan-Euzeb Strugar, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 33 games by Ioan-Euzeb Strugar, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan-Euzeb Strugar 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 | 1,645 | 1,698 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,559 | 1,594 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,664 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 18.2% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 42.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Strugar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Strugar usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Strugar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strugar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Strugar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's chess games
All 33 games by Ioan-Euzeb Strugar in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Sep 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: 6 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Andrew R Brett | 2,026 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | B20 |
| Jul 2024 | William Yu | 1,651 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | C00 |
| Mar 2026 | Neil Milson | 1,570 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C40 |
| Aug 2024 | Alexander Horwood | 1,437 | ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,568 |
| ch-BCF Seniors 50 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-BCF AM U1900 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,629 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Over 50 | 2026 | 6 | 1 | 1,671 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,657 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's chess games?
33 games by Ioan-Euzeb Strugar, from Nov 2019 to Sep 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-Euzeb Strugar has played.
What does Ioan-Euzeb Strugar play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ioan-Euzeb Strugar opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan-Euzeb Strugar answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...f5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ioan-Euzeb Strugar play as White?
As White, Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan-Euzeb Strugar play as Black?
As Black, Ioan-Euzeb Strugar most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Elephant Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ioan-Euzeb Strugar's FIDE rating?
Ioan-Euzeb Strugar is currently rated 1,645 in classical chess, 1,559 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ioan-Euzeb Strugar played?
Our database contains 33 games by Ioan-Euzeb Strugar, covering Nov 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 5 draws, 22 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan-Euzeb Strugar?
33 games by Ioan-Euzeb Strugar 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.