Prepare against Ioan Radu
Romania · World #33,546 classical · FIDE ID 1212532
Our database contains 37 games by Ioan Radu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioan Radu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioan Radu 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 | 1,966 | 2,196 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,221 | Dec 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,017 | 2,211 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 3 | 21 | 35.1% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioan Radu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioan Radu's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Radu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Radu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Radu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d6 (40% of these games) — Radu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Radu usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Radu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ioan Radu's chess games
All 37 games by Ioan Radu 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,386 | Bucharest Romgaz blitz Open | A47 |
| Oct 2015 | Catalin-Lucian Patrascu | 2,236 | chT2-ROM | D02 |
| Oct 2015 | Alexandru Fortu | 2,116 | chT2-ROM | A12 |
| Dec 2003 | Florian Milea | 2,095 | Bucharest Revolution Memorial | B54 |
| Oct 2015 | Tudor Osianu | 2,042 | chT2-ROM | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| ch-Bucharest | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,542 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,853 |
| Bucharest Rizea Memorial | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 1,984 |
| Bucharest Romgaz blitz Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,345 |
| Bucharest Revolution Memorial | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 1,995 |
| Romania GP Brasov | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioan Radu's chess games?
37 games by Ioan Radu, 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 Radu has played.
What does Ioan Radu play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ioan Radu opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioan Radu answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ioan Radu play as White?
As White, Ioan Radu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioan Radu play as Black?
As Black, Ioan Radu most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ioan Radu's FIDE rating?
Ioan Radu is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,017 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Ioan Radu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Ioan Radu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioan Radu?
37 games by Ioan Radu 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.