Prepare against Iosif Ciocani
Romania · World #8,419 classical · FIDE ID 1272950
Our database contains 237 games by Iosif Ciocani, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iosif Ciocani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iosif Ciocani 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 | 2,197 | 2,232 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,217 | 2,231 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,201 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 237 | 81 | 58 | 98 | 34.2% |
| As White | 122 | 39 | 28 | 55 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 115 | 42 | 30 | 43 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iosif Ciocani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iosif Ciocani's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 94.3% | 41.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 41.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ciocani usually continues Nf3 (38.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ciocani usually continues Nf3 (37.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ciocani usually continues d4 (40.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ciocani usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ciocani usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 75.4% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.8% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 91.7% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Iosif Ciocani's chess games
All 237 games by Iosif Ciocani in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 81 wins, 58 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Filip Magold | 2,425 | 17th Arad Open | A18 |
| Aug 2023 | George Stoleriu | 2,398 | 16th Arad Open | D00 |
| Sep 2023 | Arthur De Winter | 2,393 | ch-EU U16 31st | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Lu,Miaoyi | 2,392 | Romania GP Brasov 2026 | C50 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,372 | Sebes GP Open | E28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,424 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,040 |
| 25th ch-EUR Indiv | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,928 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,669 |
| ch-EU Union U14 | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 2,062 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,719 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,710 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iosif Ciocani's chess games?
237 games by Iosif Ciocani, from Mar 2017 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 Iosif Ciocani has played.
What does Iosif Ciocani play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Iosif Ciocani opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iosif Ciocani answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Iosif Ciocani play as White?
As White, Iosif Ciocani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iosif Ciocani play as Black?
As Black, Iosif Ciocani most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Iosif Ciocani's FIDE rating?
Iosif Ciocani is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,217 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Nov 2023).
How many games has Iosif Ciocani played?
Our database contains 237 games by Iosif Ciocani, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 58 draws, 98 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iosif Ciocani?
237 games by Iosif Ciocani 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.