Prepare against Ion-Valentin Vaduva
Romania · World #26,578 classical · FIDE ID 1268570
Our database contains 36 games by Ion-Valentin Vaduva, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ion-Valentin Vaduva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ion-Valentin Vaduva 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 | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As White | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ion-Valentin Vaduva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ion-Valentin Vaduva's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues Qh5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Vaduva usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
Ion-Valentin Vaduva's chess games
All 36 games by Ion-Valentin Vaduva in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava | 1,199 | chT-ROM Rapid | D40 |
| Apr 2019 | Filip Dragos | 1,132 | ch-ROM U10 | D51 |
| Feb 2017 | Darius Torok-Brandusan | 1,105 | ch-ROM U08 | C54 |
| Feb 2017 | David-Andrei Niculae | 1,045 | ch-ROM U08 | C53 |
| Mar 2018 | Dan-Andrei Petrica | 1,039 | ch-ROM U10 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2019 | 16 | 7 | 1,109 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,051 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 4th Vojvodina Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,964 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,588 |
| TCh-ROU Men Div A | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| 22nd Lienz Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ion-Valentin Vaduva's chess games?
36 games by Ion-Valentin Vaduva, from Jun 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-Valentin Vaduva has played.
What does Ion-Valentin Vaduva play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ion-Valentin Vaduva opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ion-Valentin Vaduva answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Ion-Valentin Vaduva play as White?
As White, Ion-Valentin Vaduva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ion-Valentin Vaduva play as Black?
As Black, Ion-Valentin Vaduva most often plays: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ion-Valentin Vaduva's FIDE rating?
Ion-Valentin Vaduva is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ion-Valentin Vaduva played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ion-Valentin Vaduva, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ion-Valentin Vaduva?
36 games by Ion-Valentin Vaduva 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.