Prepare against Ion-Cristian Veneteanu
FM · Romania · World #24,263 classical · FIDE ID 1207253
When preparing against Ion-Cristian Veneteanu, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 165 games by Ion-Cristian Veneteanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ion-Cristian Veneteanu 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 | 2,023 | 2,293 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,247 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,140 | 2,257 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 57 | 52 | 56 | 34.5% |
| As White | 80 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 85 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 37.5% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 38% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues b3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Veneteanu usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 88.4% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's chess games
All 165 games by Ion-Cristian Veneteanu 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: 57 wins, 52 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Dan Bogdan | 2,353 | ch-ROM sf | A24 |
| Jan 2000 | Doru-Alexandru Ionescu | 2,330 | Bucharest3 | B20 |
| Jan 1998 | Radovan Brajovic | 2,320 | Bucharest Fest IM | E13 |
| Mar 1999 | Nicolae-Costel Burnoiu | 2,316 | Bucharest TIT | D00 |
| Feb 2013 | Radu-Marian Doros | 2,309 | ch-ROM | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 24 | 13 | 2,126 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 2,275 |
| Bucharest Fest IM | 1998 | 14 | 5 | 2,192 |
| Bucharest TIT | 1999 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Bucharest3 | 2000 | 11 | 4 | 2,186 |
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1998 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,107 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,379 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's chess games?
165 games by Ion-Cristian Veneteanu, 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 Ion-Cristian Veneteanu has played.
What does Ion-Cristian Veneteanu play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Ion-Cristian Veneteanu opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ion-Cristian Veneteanu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ion-Cristian Veneteanu play as White?
As White, Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ion-Cristian Veneteanu play as Black?
As Black, Ion-Cristian Veneteanu most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Ion-Cristian Veneteanu's FIDE rating?
Ion-Cristian Veneteanu is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,140 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Ion-Cristian Veneteanu played?
Our database contains 165 games by Ion-Cristian Veneteanu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 52 draws, 56 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ion-Cristian Veneteanu?
165 games by Ion-Cristian Veneteanu 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.