Prepare against Iulian Baltag
IM · Moldova · World #1,929 classical · FIDE ID 13901419
Our database contains 580 games by Iulian Baltag, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Baltag's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Baltag 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 | 2,387 | 2,435 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,409 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,437 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 580 | 242 | 190 | 148 | 41.7% |
| As White | 292 | 131 | 91 | 70 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 288 | 111 | 99 | 78 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Baltag's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Baltag's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 166 | 56.8% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 88 | 30.1% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 7.9% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.5% | 73.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Baltag usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Baltag usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Baltag usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Baltag usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Baltag usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Baltag usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 47.3% | 59.2% |
| e6 | 22 | 14.7% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 21 | 14.0% | 52.4% |
| d5 | 15 | 10.0% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.7% | 57.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 47.7% | 48.8% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 35.2% | 56.5% |
| f5 | 13 | 14.8% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Iulian Baltag's chess games
All 580 games by Iulian Baltag 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: 242 wins, 190 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 13/8/11 | 40.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 35 | 16/11/8 | 45.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 5/10/4 | 26.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A08 |
| Feb 2021 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,607 | Bogdanovich Memorial Final | A80 |
| Apr 2021 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,606 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | B50 |
| Apr 2020 | Noel Studer | 2,580 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| Feb 2017 | Dmitry Svetushkin | 2,577 | ch-MDA | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 65 | 36 | 2,338 |
| ch-MDA | 2023 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,382 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 29 | 17.5 | 2,449 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2024 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,432 |
| Chebanenco Memorial | 2012 | 18 | 14 | 2,483 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1998 | 18 | 11 | 2,255 |
| Artek Olympiad U16 | 2000 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,239 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ruslan Soltanici (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Baltag's chess games?
580 games by Iulian Baltag, 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 Iulian Baltag has played.
What does Iulian Baltag play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Iulian Baltag opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Baltag answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...f5 (15% of games).
What openings does Iulian Baltag play as White?
As White, Iulian Baltag's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Baltag play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Baltag most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 45.7% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 288 games.
What is Iulian Baltag's FIDE rating?
Iulian Baltag is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,435 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Iulian Baltag played?
Our database contains 580 games by Iulian Baltag, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 190 draws, 148 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Baltag?
580 games by Iulian Baltag 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.