Prepare against Constantin-Ionel Lup
Romania · World #49,730 classical · FIDE ID 1260006
Our database contains 73 games by Constantin-Ionel Lup, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Constantin-Ionel Lup's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constantin-Ionel Lup 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 | 1,894 | 1,989 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,950 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,827 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 14 | 34 | 34.2% |
| As White | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 23 | 62.2% | 45.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 29.7% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 45.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Lup usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Lup usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Lup usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lup usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lup usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lup usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 56.3% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Constantin-Ionel Lup's chess games
All 73 games by Constantin-Ionel Lup in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E69 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D64 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Pavel-Alexandru Nastore | 2,218 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | A20 |
| Dec 2022 | David Cordea | 2,049 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | E69 |
| Dec 2022 | Tamas Nagy-Elek | 1,979 | Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | B27 |
| Apr 2018 | Andrei-Cristian Mainescu | 1,807 | ch-ROM U12 | A21 |
| Sep 2017 | Nejc Herega | 1,728 | 27th ch-EU U10 | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2017 | 18 | 8 | 1,228 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 1,546 |
| ch-EU U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,529 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,228 |
| Sebes Romanian Rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,078 |
| 27th ch-EU U10 | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,527 |
| Sebes GP Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,016 |
| 12th Arad Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constantin-Ionel Lup's chess games?
73 games by Constantin-Ionel Lup, from Sep 2015 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 Constantin-Ionel Lup has played.
What does Constantin-Ionel Lup play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Constantin-Ionel Lup opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constantin-Ionel Lup answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Constantin-Ionel Lup play as White?
As White, Constantin-Ionel Lup's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constantin-Ionel Lup play as Black?
As Black, Constantin-Ionel Lup most often plays: Rat Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Constantin-Ionel Lup's FIDE rating?
Constantin-Ionel Lup is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Constantin-Ionel Lup played?
Our database contains 73 games by Constantin-Ionel Lup, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constantin-Ionel Lup?
73 games by Constantin-Ionel Lup 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.