Prepare against Victor Nicolae Iordanescu
Canada · World #42,186 classical · FIDE ID 2667274
Our database contains 46 games by Victor Nicolae Iordanescu, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Nicolae Iordanescu 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 | 2,108 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,757 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,838 | 1,859 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 34.8% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 27.3% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Iordanescu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's chess games
All 46 games by Victor Nicolae Iordanescu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Latorre | 2,301 | Pere Noel Open 2025 | E73 |
| Mar 2026 | Roland Chabot | 2,008 | Mauricie Open 2026 | E24 |
| Dec 2024 | Serge Gagnon | 1,996 | Pere Noel Open 2024 | A41 |
| Jul 2026 | Pomerantz,Daniel | 1,940 | Canadian Open 2026 | C70 |
| Apr 2026 | Aarush Ajith | 1,908 | Canadian Closed 2026 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,981 |
| Montreal Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| Quebec Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,909 |
| Canadian Closed 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,945 |
| Pere Noel Open 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,155 |
| Mauricie Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,188 |
| Pere Noel Open 2024 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's chess games?
46 games by Victor Nicolae Iordanescu, from Aug 2024 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 Victor Nicolae Iordanescu has played.
What does Victor Nicolae Iordanescu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Victor Nicolae Iordanescu opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Nicolae Iordanescu answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games).
What openings does Victor Nicolae Iordanescu play as White?
As White, Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Nicolae Iordanescu play as Black?
As Black, Victor Nicolae Iordanescu most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Victor Nicolae Iordanescu's FIDE rating?
Victor Nicolae Iordanescu is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,838 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Victor Nicolae Iordanescu played?
Our database contains 46 games by Victor Nicolae Iordanescu, covering Aug 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Nicolae Iordanescu?
46 games by Victor Nicolae Iordanescu 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.