Prepare against Maria-Ioana Mihalea
Romania · World #77,905 classical · FIDE ID 1265580
When preparing against Maria-Ioana Mihalea, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 48 games by Maria-Ioana Mihalea, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria-Ioana Mihalea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria-Ioana Mihalea 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 | 1,796 | 1,818 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,847 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 20 | 10 | 18 | 41.7% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria-Ioana Mihalea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria-Ioana Mihalea's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Mihalea usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mihalea usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Mihalea usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Maria-Ioana Mihalea's chess games
All 48 games by Maria-Ioana Mihalea in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Elena-Luminita Cosma | 2,281 | ch-ROM Rapid w | B10 |
| Oct 2021 | Nora Rasheva | 1,761 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | B01 |
| Oct 2021 | Anna Kawa | 1,386 | ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | B15 |
| Apr 2021 | Maria Criveanu | 1,275 | ch-ROM U14 Girls | C62 |
| Mar 2018 | Ioana-Raluca Slobozeanu | 1,266 | ch-ROM U12 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 Girls | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,193 |
| ch-ROM U12 Girls | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,339 |
| ch-ROM U14 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,387 |
| ch-EU Hybrid U14 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,682 |
| ch-ROM Rapid w | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 2,275 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,174 |
| ch-ROM blitz w | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria-Ioana Mihalea's chess games?
48 games by Maria-Ioana Mihalea, from Aug 2016 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 Maria-Ioana Mihalea has played.
What does Maria-Ioana Mihalea play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Maria-Ioana Mihalea opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria-Ioana Mihalea answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Maria-Ioana Mihalea play as White?
As White, Maria-Ioana Mihalea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria-Ioana Mihalea play as Black?
As Black, Maria-Ioana Mihalea most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Maria-Ioana Mihalea's FIDE rating?
Maria-Ioana Mihalea is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,678 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,818 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Maria-Ioana Mihalea played?
Our database contains 48 games by Maria-Ioana Mihalea, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria-Ioana Mihalea?
48 games by Maria-Ioana Mihalea 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.