Prepare against Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan
Romania · World #48,729 classical · FIDE ID 1211749
When preparing against Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan 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 | 1,898 | 2,191 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,043 | 2,109 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 45.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Cirlan usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cirlan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cirlan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Cirlan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cirlan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's chess games
All 44 games by Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Mahmut Xheladini | 2,286 | ch-Paris Open A | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Olivier Troffiguer | 2,159 | ch-Paris Open A | B56 |
| May 2022 | Madalin Andronescu | 2,151 | ch-Bucharest | B33 |
| Feb 2007 | Adrian Stanciu | 2,130 | Bucharest Spring Cup | E61 |
| Feb 2007 | Cristian Petrescu | 2,114 | Bucharest Spring Cup | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Bucharest Spring Cup | 2007 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| 3rd Bucharest Gaudeamus Cup | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 2,094 |
| 1st Bucharest Gaudeamus Cup | 2011 | 5 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Bucharest Open | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-Bucharest | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,008 |
| 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 2,155 |
| ch-ROM Amateurs | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's chess games?
44 games by Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan, from Apr 2003 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 Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan has played.
What does Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan play as White?
As White, Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan play as Black?
As Black, Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan's FIDE rating?
Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 2,043 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan?
44 games by Ionut-Gheorghe Cirlan 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.