Prepare against Ioana Gelip
WFM · Ireland · World #12,084 classical · FIDE ID 1202260
Our database contains 347 games by Ioana Gelip, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ioana Gelip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ioana Gelip 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 | 2,140 | 2,215 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,096 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 347 | 176 | 44 | 127 | 50.7% |
| As White | 176 | 98 | 19 | 59 | 55.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 78 | 25 | 68 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ioana Gelip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ioana Gelip's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 92.6% | 62.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 3.4% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 62.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gelip usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Gelip usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gelip usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gelip usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gelip usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 55.8% | 64.6% |
| e6 | 37 | 43.0% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 92.7% | 42.2% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
Ioana Gelip's chess games
All 347 games by Ioana Gelip in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 176 wins, 44 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 8/2/13 | 34.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Matthias Thesing | 2,338 | Eforie Nord Open | B33 |
| Jul 2015 | Filip Cukrowski | 2,330 | 10th Wroclaw Open A | B33 |
| Nov 2017 | Joaquin Cardenas Valero | 2,265 | Armstrong Cup 1718 | B68 |
| Apr 2020 | Blair N Connell | 2,230 | chT1-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | C60 |
| Sep 2011 | Marsel Efroimski | 2,221 | ch-EU U16 Girls | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM w | 2015 | 63 | 33.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-ROM U20 Girls | 2015 | 20 | 16 | 2,146 |
| chT-ROM w | 2015 | 14 | 10 | 1,994 |
| 33rd Wch U20 Girls | 2015 | 13 | 6 | 2,074 |
| 32nd Wch U20 Girls | 2014 | 13 | 8 | 2,198 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,163 |
| ch-IRL w | 2018 | 10 | 10 | 1,995 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,949 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ioana Gelip's chess games?
347 games by Ioana Gelip, from Oct 2007 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 Ioana Gelip has played.
What does Ioana Gelip play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Ioana Gelip opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ioana Gelip answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ioana Gelip play as White?
As White, Ioana Gelip's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ioana Gelip play as Black?
As Black, Ioana Gelip most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Ioana Gelip's FIDE rating?
Ioana Gelip is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (May 2017).
How many games has Ioana Gelip played?
Our database contains 347 games by Ioana Gelip, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 44 draws, 127 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ioana Gelip?
347 games by Ioana Gelip 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.