Prepare against Rafael Ienasoaie
CM · Romania · World #10,548 classical · FIDE ID 1266659
Our database contains 107 games by Rafael Ienasoaie, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Ienasoaie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Ienasoaie 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 | 2,161 | 2,212 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,239 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 40 | 14 | 53 | 37.4% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 7 | 22 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 18 | 7 | 31 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 86.3% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.7% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues Nc3 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ienasoaie usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 88.5% | 34.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 17 | 81.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| f6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Rafael Ienasoaie's chess games
All 107 games by Rafael Ienasoaie in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 40 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | S Aswath | 2,500 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Saidakbar Saydaliev | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2025 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Jan 2025 | Arian Tamadon | 2,308 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| May 2020 | Mihnea-Ionut Ognean | 2,298 | Romania Blitz Online Open Final | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 74 | 31.5 | 2,134 |
| Romania Blitz Online Open Final | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,254 |
| TCh-ROU Superliga 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Bicaz City Cup | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,785 |
| Iasi Sadoveanu Memorial | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 2,154 |
| Romania GP Brasov | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,927 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,987 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Ienasoaie's chess games?
107 games by Rafael Ienasoaie, from Jul 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 Rafael Ienasoaie has played.
What does Rafael Ienasoaie play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Rafael Ienasoaie opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Ienasoaie answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f6 (5% of games).
What openings does Rafael Ienasoaie play as White?
As White, Rafael Ienasoaie's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Ienasoaie play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Ienasoaie most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Rafael Ienasoaie's FIDE rating?
Rafael Ienasoaie is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Rafael Ienasoaie played?
Our database contains 107 games by Rafael Ienasoaie, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 14 draws, 53 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Ienasoaie?
107 games by Rafael Ienasoaie 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.