Prepare against Ionel Linca
Romania · World #60,198 classical · FIDE ID 1206311
When preparing against Ionel Linca, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Ionel Linca, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ionel Linca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ionel Linca 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 | 1,855 | 1,992 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,927 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,924 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 12 | 9 | 26 | 25.5% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ionel Linca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ionel Linca's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Linca usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Linca usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Linca usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Linca usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Linca usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Ionel Linca's chess games
All 47 games by Ionel Linca in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 12 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1999 | Anatoliy Ivanov | 2,290 | Centrocoop Sept Open | B50 |
| Jun 1999 | Constantin Baltac | 2,098 | Centrocoop June Open A | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| Centrocoop Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,888 |
| Centrocoop Sept Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| Centrocoop June Open A | 1999 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-ROM | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,900 |
| Bucharest Grand Prix | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,076 |
| Eforie Nord Seacoast Open 25th | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,174 |
| 27th Eforie Nord Seacoast Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,015 |
Interactive opening tree from all 47 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ionel Linca's chess games?
47 games by Ionel Linca, from Jan 2004 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 Linca has played.
What does Ionel Linca play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Ionel Linca opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ionel Linca answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ionel Linca play as White?
As White, Ionel Linca's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ionel Linca play as Black?
As Black, Ionel Linca most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ionel Linca's FIDE rating?
Ionel Linca is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ionel Linca played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ionel Linca, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ionel Linca?
47 games by Ionel Linca 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.