Prepare against Adrian Tugui
Romania · World #3,591 classical · FIDE ID 1203266
When preparing against Adrian Tugui, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 22.2% over 27 games.
Our database contains 258 games by Adrian Tugui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adrian Tugui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrian Tugui 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 | 2,316 | 2,397 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 258 | 79 | 102 | 77 | 30.6% |
| As White | 131 | 41 | 59 | 31 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 127 | 38 | 43 | 46 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrian Tugui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrian Tugui's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 130 | 99.2% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Tugui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tugui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Tugui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tugui usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 98.5% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 86.8% | 42.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.9% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Adrian Tugui's chess games
All 258 games by Adrian Tugui 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: 79 wins, 102 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 23 | 7/6/10 | 30.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 8/11/13 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 6/8/13 | 22.2% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Thomas Henrichs | 2,503 | Oberliga NRW 1213 | A65 |
| Aug 2013 | Pierre Bailet | 2,474 | 10th Plancoet Open A | B96 |
| Oct 2011 | Michal Konopka | 2,436 | BL2-West 1112 | A40 |
| Nov 2001 | Catalin Navrotescu | 2,435 | ch-ROM | A56 |
| Apr 2014 | Ali Bitalzadeh | 2,428 | Oberliga NRW 1314 | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 38 | 13 | 2,253 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 29 | 19 | 2,404 |
| ch-ROM | 2001 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| Bucharest Cup IM | 1998 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,337 |
| Bucharest2 | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,402 |
| Timisoara Open | 1995 | 9 | 7 | 2,343 |
| 20th Porto San Giorgio Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrian Tugui's chess games?
258 games by Adrian Tugui, 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 Adrian Tugui has played.
What does Adrian Tugui play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Adrian Tugui opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrian Tugui answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Adrian Tugui play as White?
As White, Adrian Tugui's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (23 games, 30.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrian Tugui play as Black?
As Black, Adrian Tugui most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (23 games, 39.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Adrian Tugui's FIDE rating?
Adrian Tugui is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Adrian Tugui played?
Our database contains 258 games by Adrian Tugui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 102 draws, 77 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrian Tugui?
258 games by Adrian Tugui 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.