Prepare against Ioan-Gheorghe Duma
Romania · World #65,350 classical · FIDE ID 1245236
When preparing against Ioan-Gheorghe Duma, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ioan-Gheorghe Duma, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan-Gheorghe Duma 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 | 1,837 | 1,875 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,866 | 1,958 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16.7% |
| As White | 13 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 18.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Duma usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Duma usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Duma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Duma usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's chess games
All 30 games by Ioan-Gheorghe Duma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Victor-Emilian Moga | 1,897 | ch-ROM | C20 |
| Apr 2014 | Horia Stoicescu | 1,896 | ch-ROM | A11 |
| Dec 2022 | Mihnea-Nicolae Santimbrean | 1,531 | chT-ROM Blitz | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,803 |
| chT-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,949 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,751 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,805 |
| Targu Mures Open | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,011 |
| 40th Cluj Napocensis Rapid Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,651 |
| Tasnad Orasului Cup | 2021 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,070 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's chess games?
30 games by Ioan-Gheorghe Duma, from Apr 2014 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-Gheorghe Duma has played.
What does Ioan-Gheorghe Duma play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Ioan-Gheorghe Duma opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan-Gheorghe Duma answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ioan-Gheorghe Duma play as White?
As White, Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan-Gheorghe Duma play as Black?
As Black, Ioan-Gheorghe Duma most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ioan-Gheorghe Duma's FIDE rating?
Ioan-Gheorghe Duma is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,866 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,875 (May 2025).
How many games has Ioan-Gheorghe Duma played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ioan-Gheorghe Duma, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan-Gheorghe Duma?
30 games by Ioan-Gheorghe Duma 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.