Prepare against Ion Nica
Canada · World #98,964 classical · FIDE ID 2624311
When preparing against Ion Nica, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 97 games by Ion Nica, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ion Nica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ion Nica 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 | 1,732 | 1,803 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 21 | 37 | 39 | 21.6% |
| As White | 47 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 50 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ion Nica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ion Nica's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 53.2% | 42.0% |
| b3 | 14 | 29.8% | 32.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 42.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nica usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Nica usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nica usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 30% of White games, 32.1% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Nica usually continues Bb2 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Nica usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Nica usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Ion Nica's chess games
All 97 games by Ion Nica in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Aug 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: 21 wins, 37 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Yves Ber | 1,964 | Quebec Open | D00 |
| Jun 2017 | Joseph Vignalou | 1,861 | Laval Open | A03 |
| Jul 2016 | Prince Eric Jr Guipi Bopala | 1,816 | Quebec Open U2000 | A56 |
| Jun 2014 | Ibrahim Abdelaal | 1,813 | ch-Montreal CC | A06 |
| Nov 2018 | Michael O'Connor | 1,759 | Montreal Mercredi 10 | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Montreal CC | 2019 | 11 | 3 | 1,751 |
| Montreal Mercredi 02 | 2019 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,683 |
| Montreal Pere Noel Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,777 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 3rd ch-Francophone | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,819 |
| Montreal Mercredi 10 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| Quebec Open | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,749 |
| Montreal Transcontinental ABCDEF | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,562 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ion Nica's chess games?
97 games by Ion Nica, from Jul 2017 to Aug 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 Nica has played.
What does Ion Nica play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ion Nica opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.b3 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ion Nica answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ion Nica play as White?
As White, Ion Nica's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ion Nica play as Black?
As Black, Ion Nica most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Ion Nica's FIDE rating?
Ion Nica is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,803 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Ion Nica played?
Our database contains 97 games by Ion Nica, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 37 draws, 39 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ion Nica?
97 games by Ion Nica 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.