Prepare against Iustin Ciorgovean
FM · Romania · World #6,322 classical · FIDE ID 1242911
Our database contains 473 games by Iustin Ciorgovean, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iustin Ciorgovean's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iustin Ciorgovean 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 | 2,239 | 2,338 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,240 | 2,267 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,223 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 473 | 182 | 133 | 158 | 38.5% |
| As White | 231 | 101 | 60 | 70 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 242 | 81 | 73 | 88 | 33.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iustin Ciorgovean's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iustin Ciorgovean's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 159 | 68.8% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 35 | 15.2% | 68.6% |
| Nf3 | 31 | 13.4% | 46.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Ciorgovean usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 67.9% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 15.2% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 11.6% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 82 | 94.3% | 49.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Iustin Ciorgovean's chess games
All 473 games by Iustin Ciorgovean in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 182 wins, 133 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 30 | 11/7/12 | 36.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 15/4/3 | 68.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 5/4/9 | 27.8% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Anton Demchenko | 2,641 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| May 2022 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | E71 |
| May 2022 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue Early | E91 |
| Apr 2023 | Costica-Ciprian Nanu | 2,524 | Bucharest Grand Prix | D27 |
| May 2022 | Andres Felipe Gallego Alcaraz | 2,523 | Bucharest Super Rapid Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 113 | 59 | 2,304 |
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 52 | 27 | 2,204 |
| chT-ROM | 2023 | 28 | 11.5 | 2,231 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2015 | 27 | 16 | 1,651 |
| Romanian Open | 2019 | 22 | 10 | 2,298 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 18 | 12 | 2,196 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2,010 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,257 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iustin Ciorgovean's chess games?
473 games by Iustin Ciorgovean, from May 2013 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 Iustin Ciorgovean has played.
What does Iustin Ciorgovean play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Iustin Ciorgovean opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iustin Ciorgovean answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Iustin Ciorgovean play as White?
As White, Iustin Ciorgovean's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (30 games, 36.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 68.2% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iustin Ciorgovean play as Black?
As Black, Iustin Ciorgovean most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 242 games.
What is Iustin Ciorgovean's FIDE rating?
Iustin Ciorgovean is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,240 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Iustin Ciorgovean played?
Our database contains 473 games by Iustin Ciorgovean, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 133 draws, 158 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iustin Ciorgovean?
473 games by Iustin Ciorgovean 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.