Prepare against Ioan Marasescu
IM · Romania · World #5,640 classical · FIDE ID 1200828
When preparing against Ioan Marasescu, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 220 games by Ioan Marasescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan Marasescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan Marasescu 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 | 2,256 | 2,308 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 59 | 98 | 63 | 26.8% |
| As White | 116 | 29 | 66 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 104 | 30 | 32 | 42 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan Marasescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan Marasescu's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 68 | 58.6% | 52.2% |
| d4 | 29 | 25.0% | 58.6% |
| e4 | 12 | 10.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.3% | 30.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 58.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Marasescu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 23 | 53.5% | 39.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 23.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
Ioan Marasescu's chess games
All 220 games by Ioan Marasescu 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: 59 wins, 98 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 2/10/0 | 16.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 28 | 8/4/16 | 28.6% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Gerhard Schebler | 2,485 | Stuttgart Open | B33 |
| Jan 1988 | Valentin Stoica | 2,445 | ch-ROM | A41 |
| Jan 1985 | Ivan Hausner | 2,400 | Szolnok | A87 |
| Jan 1996 | Ferenc Peredy | 2,365 | Pecs Open | A09 |
| Jan 1987 | Bela Perenyi | 2,360 | ch-HUN Open | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 1992 | 29 | 11 | 2,307 |
| chT-ROM | 2019 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-HUN Open | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,412 |
| Hajduboszormeny | 1996 | 10 | 5 | 2,313 |
| Timisoara | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,205 |
| Budapest Epitok | 1986 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,318 |
| Nyiregyhaza Open | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,317 |
| Sah Ga-Mat Open | 1999 | 9 | 7 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan Marasescu's chess games?
220 games by Ioan Marasescu, 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 Ioan Marasescu has played.
What does Ioan Marasescu play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Ioan Marasescu opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan Marasescu answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Ioan Marasescu play as White?
As White, Ioan Marasescu's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan Marasescu play as Black?
As Black, Ioan Marasescu most often plays: Dutch Defense (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Ioan Marasescu's FIDE rating?
Ioan Marasescu is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ioan Marasescu played?
Our database contains 220 games by Ioan Marasescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 98 draws, 63 losses (26.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan Marasescu?
220 games by Ioan Marasescu 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.