Prepare against Iulian Sofronie
IM · Romania · World #2,849 classical · FIDE ID 1202936
Our database contains 633 games by Iulian Sofronie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Sofronie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Sofronie 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 | 2,344 | 2,471 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,286 | 2,467 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,340 | 2,467 | Sep 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 633 | 221 | 290 | 122 | 34.9% |
| As White | 323 | 128 | 136 | 59 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 310 | 93 | 154 | 63 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Sofronie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Sofronie's side.
First moves as White (323 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 220 | 68.1% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 72 | 22.3% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 5.9% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 10 | 3.1% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (63.2% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Sofronie usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 144 | 96.0% | 57.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 81.3% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.7% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.7% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Iulian Sofronie's chess games
All 633 games by Iulian Sofronie in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 221 wins, 290 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 42 | 14/19/9 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 41 | 20/17/4 | 48.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 40 | 17/17/6 | 42.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 33 | 13/16/4 | 39.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 23 | 3/15/5 | 13.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 5/11/5 | 23.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 20 | 4/9/7 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Normunds Miezis | 2,596 | 19th Andorra Open | A16 |
| Dec 2006 | Constantin Lupulescu | 2,571 | ch-ROM | B88 |
| Mar 2009 | Alojzije Jankovic | 2,571 | 10th ch-EU | B30 |
| Jan 1998 | Mihai Suba | 2,550 | chT-ROM | A30 |
| Mar 2002 | Dorian Rogozenco | 2,530 | Ciocaltea Memorial | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2010 | 90 | 54 | 2,433 |
| chT-ROM | 2008 | 85 | 40.5 | 2,394 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2002 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,417 |
| Predeal Open | 2007 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,456 |
| Bucharest Blue Autumn | 2003 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,393 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 1999 | 13 | 6 | 2,414 |
| Cupa Dinamo | 1998 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Sofronie's chess games?
633 games by Iulian Sofronie, from Apr 2003 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 Iulian Sofronie has played.
What does Iulian Sofronie play on the first move as White?
Across 323 games with White in our database, Iulian Sofronie opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Sofronie answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Iulian Sofronie play as White?
As White, Iulian Sofronie's most-played openings in our database are: London System (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (23 games, 60.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 323 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Sofronie play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Sofronie most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Italian Game (33 games, 39.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (23 games, 13.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Iulian Sofronie's FIDE rating?
Iulian Sofronie is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,286 in rapid and 2,340 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Iulian Sofronie played?
Our database contains 633 games by Iulian Sofronie, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 290 draws, 122 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Sofronie?
633 games by Iulian Sofronie 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.