Prepare against Constantin Lupulescu
GM · Romania · World #238 classical · FIDE ID 1207822
Our database contains 2,370 games by Constantin Lupulescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Constantin Lupulescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constantin Lupulescu 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 | 2,569 | 2,660 | Sep 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,524 | 2,638 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,548 | 2,633 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,370 | 988 | 1,091 | 291 | 41.7% |
| As White | 1,179 | 563 | 519 | 97 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 1,191 | 425 | 572 | 194 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Constantin Lupulescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Constantin Lupulescu's side.
First moves as White (1,179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 596 | 50.6% | 72.0% |
| d4 | 431 | 36.6% | 66.6% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 6.4% | 70.7% |
| c4 | 64 | 5.4% | 64.8% |
| f4 | 12 | 1.0% | 91.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 72.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 66.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Lupulescu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (544 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 345 | 63.4% | 62.6% |
| c6 | 112 | 20.6% | 65.6% |
| e6 | 61 | 11.2% | 47.5% |
| e5 | 17 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (432 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 325 | 75.2% | 58.8% |
| d5 | 102 | 23.6% | 59.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Constantin Lupulescu's chess games
All 2,370 games by Constantin Lupulescu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 988 wins, 1,091 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 116 | 68/38/10 | 58.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 85 | 38/39/8 | 44.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 75 | 31/39/5 | 41.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 50 | 24/23/3 | 48.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 17/21/2 | 42.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 39 | 15/18/6 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 17/18/1 | 47.2% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 16/14/4 | 47.1% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 28 | 9/14/5 | 32.1% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 24 | 8/15/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 202 | 88/73/41 | 43.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 121 | 32/68/21 | 26.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 62 | 20/34/8 | 32.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 55 | 19/29/7 | 34.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 47 | 15/24/8 | 31.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 45 | 20/18/7 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 40 | 14/21/5 | 35.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 37 | 12/19/6 | 32.4% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 31 | 11/14/6 | 35.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 29 | 10/16/3 | 34.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Anish Giri | 2,780 | 1st Bucharest Superbet Classic | A28 |
| Jul 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Julius Baer Play In | D35 |
| Nov 2013 | Alexander Areshchenko | 2,720 | 19th chT-EU | D90 |
| May 2016 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,715 | 17th ch-EU | E35 |
| Mar 2014 | Yuriy Kryvoruchko | 2,706 | 15th ch-EU | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2024 | 165 | 113 | 2,550 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 148 | 104.5 | 2,618 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2010 | 68 | 42 | 2,554 |
| Bucharest Blue Autumn | 2003 | 28 | 21 | 2,620 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2002 | 27 | 20 | 2,440 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 24 | 9 | 2,537 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 22 | 16 | 2,448 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2002 | 21 | 18 | 2,481 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mircea-Emilian Parligras (25 games) · Marius Manolache (21 games) · Lucian-Costin Miron (21 games) · Vlad-Cristian Jianu (19 games) · Gergely-Andras-Gyula Szabo (17 games) · Vladislav Nevednichy (15 games) · Bogdan-Daniel Deac (15 games) · Lucian-Ioan Filip (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constantin Lupulescu's chess games?
2,370 games by Constantin Lupulescu, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Lupulescu has played.
What does Constantin Lupulescu play on the first move as White?
Across 1,179 games with White in our database, Constantin Lupulescu opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constantin Lupulescu answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (0% of games).
What openings does Constantin Lupulescu play as White?
As White, Constantin Lupulescu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (116 games, 58.6% win rate); Indian Defense (85 games, 44.7% win rate); Slav Defense (75 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constantin Lupulescu play as Black?
As Black, Constantin Lupulescu most often plays: Sicilian (202 games, 43.6% win rate); Indian Defense (121 games, 26.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (62 games, 32.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,191 games.
What is Constantin Lupulescu's FIDE rating?
Constantin Lupulescu is currently rated 2,569 in classical chess, 2,524 in rapid and 2,548 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,660 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Constantin Lupulescu played?
Our database contains 2,370 games by Constantin Lupulescu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 988 wins, 1,091 draws, 291 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constantin Lupulescu?
2,370 games by Constantin Lupulescu 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.