Prepare against Dragos Stefan Leu
FM · Romania · World #4,647 classical · FIDE ID 1292730
Our database contains 126 games by Dragos Stefan Leu, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dragos Stefan Leu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dragos Stefan Leu 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 | 2,283 | 2,304 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,226 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 1,998 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 38 | 18 | 70 | 30.2% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 12 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 18 | 6 | 42 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dragos Stefan Leu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dragos Stefan Leu's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 46.7% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 28 | 46.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Leu usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Leu usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Leu usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Leu usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Leu usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Leu usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Dragos Stefan Leu's chess games
All 126 games by Dragos Stefan Leu in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,499 | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | B07 |
| Nov 2025 | Martin Krauchi Romero | 2,346 | 33rd EY Open U14 | C50 |
| Jul 2025 | Pavel-Alexandru Nastore | 2,336 | Romania GP Brasov | A45 |
| Nov 2025 | Novak Dumbelovic | 2,306 | 33rd EY Open U14 | B90 |
| Apr 2025 | Alain Otero Marino | 2,275 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 8 | 2,148 |
| Hannibal Online Open U10 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,445 |
| ch-EU Schools U13 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| EU-ch Cities&Town U18 Open | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,701 |
| Romania GP Brasov | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-ROU 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,135 |
| ch-ROU 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,053 |
| chT-EU U12 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dragos Stefan Leu's chess games?
126 games by Dragos Stefan Leu, from Feb 2019 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 Dragos Stefan Leu has played.
What does Dragos Stefan Leu play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Dragos Stefan Leu opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dragos Stefan Leu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dragos Stefan Leu play as White?
As White, Dragos Stefan Leu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dragos Stefan Leu play as Black?
As Black, Dragos Stefan Leu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Dragos Stefan Leu's FIDE rating?
Dragos Stefan Leu is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Dragos Stefan Leu played?
Our database contains 126 games by Dragos Stefan Leu, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 70 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dragos Stefan Leu?
126 games by Dragos Stefan Leu 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.