Prepare against Ionel Covrig
Romania · World #42,204 classical · FIDE ID 1208780
When preparing against Ionel Covrig, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ionel Covrig, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ionel Covrig's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ionel Covrig 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 | 1,925 | 2,002 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,954 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,927 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 3 | 6 | 25 | 8.8% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 18 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ionel Covrig's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ionel Covrig's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Covrig usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Covrig usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Covrig usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 6.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ionel Covrig's chess games
All 34 games by Ionel Covrig in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 3 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Sergiu Cozmolici | 2,029 | chT-ROM | B40 |
| Oct 2013 | Elefterie-Laurentiu Anuta | 2,026 | chT2-ROM | D03 |
| Oct 2011 | Tudor Dragoi | 1,752 | chT-ROM Div A | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2010 | 16 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,915 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| Galati Grand Prix Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,905 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ionel Covrig's chess games?
34 games by Ionel Covrig, from Nov 2010 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 Ionel Covrig has played.
What does Ionel Covrig play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ionel Covrig opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ionel Covrig answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ionel Covrig play as White?
As White, Ionel Covrig's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ionel Covrig play as Black?
As Black, Ionel Covrig most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ionel Covrig's FIDE rating?
Ionel Covrig is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Ionel Covrig played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ionel Covrig, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 3 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (8.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ionel Covrig?
34 games by Ionel Covrig 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.