Prepare against Iustin Larion
CM · Romania · World #23,096 classical · FIDE ID 42213126
When preparing against Iustin Larion, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Iustin Larion, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iustin Larion's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iustin Larion 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 | 2,033 | 2,067 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 2,012 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,981 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 40.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iustin Larion's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iustin Larion's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Larion usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Larion usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Larion usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Larion usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Larion usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Iustin Larion's chess games
All 35 games by Iustin Larion in the Chess.ceo database (May 2022 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 8 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Luka Karlovic | 2,098 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Oz Shemer | 1,990 | European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | B12 |
| Aug 2024 | Chenshan Wu | 1,976 | ch-EU U10 | D02 |
| Aug 2024 | Ignacy Buklaho | 1,813 | ch-EU U10 | D00 |
| Nov 2024 | Guoyu Zhou | 1,809 | World Cadets U10 | E30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cadets U10 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| European Youth Team Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-ROM U08 | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,470 |
| 32nd EY Open U10 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,051 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,127 |
| ch-World School U09 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iustin Larion's chess games?
35 games by Iustin Larion, from May 2022 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 Larion has played.
What does Iustin Larion play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Iustin Larion opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iustin Larion answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Iustin Larion play as White?
As White, Iustin Larion's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iustin Larion play as Black?
As Black, Iustin Larion most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Iustin Larion's FIDE rating?
Iustin Larion is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Iustin Larion played?
Our database contains 35 games by Iustin Larion, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 8 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iustin Larion?
35 games by Iustin Larion 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.