Prepare against Ionel Morariu
Romania · World #49,648 classical · FIDE ID 1220713
Our database contains 58 games by Ionel Morariu, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ionel Morariu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ionel Morariu 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 | 1,894 | 1,981 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,933 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 11 | 23 | 41.4% |
| As White | 31 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 29.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ionel Morariu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ionel Morariu's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 58.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 19.4% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Morariu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Morariu usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Morariu usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Morariu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Morariu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Morariu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Ionel Morariu's chess games
All 58 games by Ionel Morariu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Predrag Nikac | 2,212 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | A84 |
| Jul 2026 | Valentin Minchev | 2,046 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Kosta Angelov | 2,037 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | B01 |
| Jul 2026 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 1,990 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | C24 |
| Jul 2026 | Mihai Bursuc | 1,883 | 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th IBSA World Individual Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| 06th IBCA ch-EU Blind | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,851 |
| 14th IBCA Wch Blind | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,904 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,023 |
| IBCA w Blind | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,919 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,872 |
| 2nd IBCA chT-EU Blind | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 17th IBCA Chess Olympiad | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ionel Morariu's chess games?
58 games by Ionel Morariu, from Jul 2007 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 Ionel Morariu has played.
What does Ionel Morariu play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Ionel Morariu opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ionel Morariu answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ionel Morariu play as White?
As White, Ionel Morariu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ionel Morariu play as Black?
As Black, Ionel Morariu most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ionel Morariu's FIDE rating?
Ionel Morariu is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Ionel Morariu played?
Our database contains 58 games by Ionel Morariu, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ionel Morariu?
58 games by Ionel Morariu 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.