Prepare against Iulia Poama-Covaci
Romania · World #112,746 classical · FIDE ID 1228030
When preparing against Iulia Poama-Covaci, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Iulia Poama-Covaci, covering Mar 2012 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Iulia Poama-Covaci's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulia Poama-Covaci 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 | 1,696 | 1,696 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,647 | 1,647 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,606 | 1,606 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulia Poama-Covaci's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulia Poama-Covaci's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Poama-Covaci usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Iulia Poama-Covaci's chess games
All 31 games by Iulia Poama-Covaci in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Aryna Razhnova | 1,536 | British Rapidplay 2026 | E49 |
| Apr 2013 | Cornelia Trimbitaru | 1,454 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | B43 |
| Apr 2013 | Maria Ileana | 1,450 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | C58 |
| Apr 2013 | Alexandra-Irina Jidovu | 1,289 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2010 | 9 | 4 | – |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,438 |
| ch-ROM w | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,398 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,781 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulia Poama-Covaci's chess games?
31 games by Iulia Poama-Covaci, from Mar 2012 to Nov 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 Iulia Poama-Covaci has played.
What does Iulia Poama-Covaci play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Iulia Poama-Covaci opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulia Poama-Covaci answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Iulia Poama-Covaci play as White?
As White, Iulia Poama-Covaci's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulia Poama-Covaci play as Black?
As Black, Iulia Poama-Covaci most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Iulia Poama-Covaci's FIDE rating?
Iulia Poama-Covaci is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,647 in rapid and 1,606 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,696 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Iulia Poama-Covaci played?
Our database contains 31 games by Iulia Poama-Covaci, covering Mar 2012 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulia Poama-Covaci?
31 games by Iulia Poama-Covaci 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.