Prepare against Radu Ignatescu
FM · Romania · World #5,113 classical · FIDE ID 1202910
When preparing against Radu Ignatescu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 63 games by Radu Ignatescu, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Radu Ignatescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Radu Ignatescu 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 | 2,271 | 2,301 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 2,294 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,294 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 15 | 17 | 31 | 23.8% |
| As White | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Radu Ignatescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Radu Ignatescu's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 100.0% | 38.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ignatescu usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ignatescu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Ignatescu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Radu Ignatescu's chess games
All 63 games by Radu Ignatescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A93 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Radu Breahna | 2,389 | chT-ROM | A14 |
| Jan 1993 | Marius-Nicolae Ceteras | 2,335 | chT-ROM | A45 |
| May 2020 | Timothy F. Binham | 2,279 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | B02 |
| Jan 1993 | Adrian Musat | 2,275 | ch-ROM U20 | A45 |
| May 2020 | Marco Materia | 2,269 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2009 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,301 |
| chT2-ROM | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 2,053 |
| Bucharest Super Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,054 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,142 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Radu Ignatescu's chess games?
63 games by Radu Ignatescu, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Radu Ignatescu has played.
What does Radu Ignatescu play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Radu Ignatescu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Radu Ignatescu answers 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Radu Ignatescu play as White?
As White, Radu Ignatescu's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Radu Ignatescu play as Black?
As Black, Radu Ignatescu most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Radu Ignatescu's FIDE rating?
Radu Ignatescu is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Radu Ignatescu played?
Our database contains 63 games by Radu Ignatescu, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Radu Ignatescu?
63 games by Radu Ignatescu 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.