Prepare against Denis Lupei
DEU · World #57,482 classical · FIDE ID 34611231
When preparing against Denis Lupei, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 37 games by Denis Lupei, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denis Lupei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Lupei 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 | 1,865 | 1,993 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,825 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,909 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 15 | 2 | 20 | 40.5% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Lupei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Lupei's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 70.0% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Lupei usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Lupei usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Lupei usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Lupei usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Denis Lupei's chess games
All 37 games by Denis Lupei in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hanspeter Bieri | 2,036 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Felix Keller | 1,920 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | C00 |
| Jul 2026 | Paul Chantrell | 1,746 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C53 |
| Jul 2026 | Dawid Czarkowski | 1,713 | 59th Biel ATO 2026 | B54 |
| Jul 2026 | Aurelien Bujes | 1,698 | 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,940 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,262 |
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,834 |
| 12th Stein am Rhein Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,662 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Lupei's chess games?
37 games by Denis Lupei, from Apr 2023 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 Denis Lupei has played.
What does Denis Lupei play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Denis Lupei opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Lupei answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Denis Lupei play as White?
As White, Denis Lupei's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Lupei play as Black?
As Black, Denis Lupei most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Denis Lupei's FIDE rating?
Denis Lupei is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,993 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Denis Lupei played?
Our database contains 37 games by Denis Lupei, covering Apr 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Lupei?
37 games by Denis Lupei 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.