Prepare against Mihnea Voloaca
Canada · World #22,581 classical · FIDE ID 2603160
Our database contains 199 games by Mihnea Voloaca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mihnea Voloaca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihnea Voloaca 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 | 2,036 | 2,248 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 91 | 39 | 69 | 45.7% |
| As White | 96 | 47 | 18 | 31 | 49.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 44 | 21 | 38 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihnea Voloaca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihnea Voloaca's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 57.3% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 22.9% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 13.5% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Voloaca usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 53.1% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 26.5% | 65.4% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 55.9% | 44.7% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 32.4% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Mihnea Voloaca's chess games
All 199 games by Mihnea Voloaca in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 39 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,494 | Canadian Open | D28 |
| Mar 2011 | Tom O'Donnell | 2,451 | Ottawa RA Spring Open | D49 |
| Mar 2008 | Jean Hebert | 2,424 | Mauricie Open | D30 |
| Jan 2013 | Michael Kleinman | 2,393 | chT-CAN University | D90 |
| Jul 2002 | Nikola Spiridonov | 2,373 | ch-Paris Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricie Open | 2009 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,275 |
| ch-CAN 9899 U18 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,220 |
| Ottawa | 2002 | 11 | 8 | 2,501 |
| Canadian Open U2400 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-Quebec | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,186 |
| ch-Quebec Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-CAN U18 | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Quebec Open | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihnea Voloaca's chess games?
199 games by Mihnea Voloaca, from Apr 2003 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 Mihnea Voloaca has played.
What does Mihnea Voloaca play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Mihnea Voloaca opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihnea Voloaca answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mihnea Voloaca play as White?
As White, Mihnea Voloaca's most-played openings in our database are: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihnea Voloaca play as Black?
As Black, Mihnea Voloaca most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Mihnea Voloaca's FIDE rating?
Mihnea Voloaca is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Mihnea Voloaca played?
Our database contains 199 games by Mihnea Voloaca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 39 draws, 69 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihnea Voloaca?
199 games by Mihnea Voloaca 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.