Prepare against Mihai Dima
Romania · World #30,070 classical · FIDE ID 1217399
Our database contains 100 games by Mihai Dima, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihai Dima's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai Dima 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 | 1,985 | 1,997 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,943 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,944 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 30 | 45 | 25 | 30.0% |
| As White | 54 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 8 | 26 | 12 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai Dima's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai Dima's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Dima usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Dima usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Dima usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Mihai Dima's chess games
All 100 games by Mihai Dima in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 30 wins, 45 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Sergey Krylov | 2,333 | IBCA Wch blind Gr1 | B33 |
| Sep 2000 | Heinz Engl | 2,145 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | B70 |
| Sep 2011 | Vlatko Marendic | 2,132 | 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | B40 |
| Sep 2000 | Raul Blasco Frasquet | 2,070 | 11th IBCA-ol blind | A10 |
| May 2014 | Kai -Roger Johansen | 2,015 | 13th IBCA Wch Blind | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBCA EU-ch blind | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| 13th IBCA Wch Blind | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
| 11th IBCA-ol blind | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| 12th IBCA Wch Blind | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,175 |
| 9th chT-IBCA World blind | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| 5th IBCA ch-EU blind | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,174 |
| 15th IBCA Olympiad | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,995 |
| IBCA World Cup 6th | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,993 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai Dima's chess games?
100 games by Mihai Dima, from Jan 2009 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 Mihai Dima has played.
What does Mihai Dima play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Mihai Dima opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai Dima answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mihai Dima play as White?
As White, Mihai Dima's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai Dima play as Black?
As Black, Mihai Dima most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Mihai Dima's FIDE rating?
Mihai Dima is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,997 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Mihai Dima played?
Our database contains 100 games by Mihai Dima, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 45 draws, 25 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai Dima?
100 games by Mihai Dima 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.