Prepare against Constantin Turlea
Romania · World #47,273 classical · FIDE ID 1213628
Our database contains 97 games by Constantin Turlea, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Constantin Turlea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constantin Turlea 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 | 1,904 | 2,071 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,860 | 2,052 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,885 | 2,051 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 25 | 19 | 53 | 25.8% |
| As White | 56 | 10 | 14 | 32 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 5 | 21 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Constantin Turlea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Constantin Turlea's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 91.1% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Turlea usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Turlea usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Turlea usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e6 (75% of these games) — Turlea usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Turlea usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Constantin Turlea's chess games
All 97 games by Constantin Turlea in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B54 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrache | 2,437 | ch-ROM | A60 |
| Aug 2019 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,224 | Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | D05 |
| May 2007 | Sorin-Mihai Samu | 2,223 | 22nd Felix Cup | D11 |
| Mar 2002 | Dan-Florin Olariu | 2,203 | ch-ROM U18 sf | E20 |
| Jul 2019 | Dragos-Daniel Martian | 2,201 | 12th Arad Open | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,022 |
| Ploiesti Conpet Open | 2010 | 18 | 10 | 2,120 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,035 |
| 22nd Felix Cup | 2007 | 8 | 4 | 2,212 |
| 12th Arad Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,056 |
| 9th Arad Open | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,934 |
| Tasnad Orasului Cup | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,882 |
| 26th Baile Felix Cup | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constantin Turlea's chess games?
97 games by Constantin Turlea, from Jan 2004 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 Turlea has played.
What does Constantin Turlea play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Constantin Turlea opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constantin Turlea answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Constantin Turlea play as White?
As White, Constantin Turlea's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constantin Turlea play as Black?
As Black, Constantin Turlea most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Constantin Turlea's FIDE rating?
Constantin Turlea is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,860 in rapid and 1,885 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Constantin Turlea played?
Our database contains 97 games by Constantin Turlea, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constantin Turlea?
97 games by Constantin Turlea 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.