Prepare against Iulian-Mihai Anghel
CM · Romania · World #6,613 classical · FIDE ID 1241532
When preparing against Iulian-Mihai Anghel, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 165 games by Iulian-Mihai Anghel, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Iulian-Mihai Anghel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian-Mihai Anghel 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 | 2,233 | 2,233 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,007 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,180 | 2,226 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 60 | 49 | 55 | 36.4% |
| As White | 83 | 32 | 23 | 27 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 82 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian-Mihai Anghel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian-Mihai Anghel's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 59.8% | 46.9% |
| d4 | 33 | 40.2% | 63.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Anghel usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Anghel usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Anghel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 35.0% | 60.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 27.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 76.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 23.1% | 91.7% |
Iulian-Mihai Anghel's chess games
All 165 games by Iulian-Mihai Anghel in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 49 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Iulian Baltag | 2,416 | Sebes GP Open | B01 |
| Aug 2024 | Aron Pasti | 2,370 | 17th Arad Open | C65 |
| Feb 2026 | Milan Pacher | 2,356 | 3rd Kumania IM 2026 | C42 |
| Dec 2022 | Boris Itkis | 2,329 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | B07 |
| Aug 2025 | ClC Dobre | 2,287 | 18th Arad Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2018 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,835 |
| 3rd Kumania IM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,855 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,323 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2014 | 9 | 8 | 1,561 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 26th ch-EU U10 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,642 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian-Mihai Anghel's chess games?
165 games by Iulian-Mihai Anghel, from Sep 2013 to Sep 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-Mihai Anghel has played.
What does Iulian-Mihai Anghel play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Iulian-Mihai Anghel opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian-Mihai Anghel answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games).
What openings does Iulian-Mihai Anghel play as White?
As White, Iulian-Mihai Anghel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian-Mihai Anghel play as Black?
As Black, Iulian-Mihai Anghel most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Iulian-Mihai Anghel's FIDE rating?
Iulian-Mihai Anghel is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 2,180 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Iulian-Mihai Anghel played?
Our database contains 165 games by Iulian-Mihai Anghel, covering Sep 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 49 draws, 55 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian-Mihai Anghel?
165 games by Iulian-Mihai Anghel 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.