Prepare against Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu
Romania · World #74,900 classical · FIDE ID 1230336
When preparing against Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 37 games by Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu, covering Nov 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu 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 | 1,807 | 1,903 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,877 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,873 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 24.3% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 36.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Iordachescu usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Iordachescu usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Iordachescu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Iordachescu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 38.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's chess games
All 37 games by Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Daniel-Vasilica Popescu | 2,069 | ch-ROM | A83 |
| Feb 2011 | Mihnea Costachi | 1,843 | ch-ROM Open | A69 |
| Feb 2012 | Vasile Rusu | 1,760 | ch-ROM | E91 |
| Oct 2026 | Bogdan-Andrei Grecu | 1,753 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | A46 |
| Feb 2012 | Gheorghe Ionita | 1,694 | ch-ROM | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,596 |
| chT-ROM | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,932 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,011 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's chess games?
37 games by Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu, from Nov 2010 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 Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu has played.
What does Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu answers 1...d6 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu play as White?
As White, Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu play as Black?
As Black, Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu's FIDE rating?
Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu played?
Our database contains 37 games by Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu, covering Nov 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu?
37 games by Sorin-Emanuel Iordachescu 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.