Prepare against Iulian Necula
Romania · World #41,551 classical · FIDE ID 1232380
When preparing against Iulian Necula, expect 1.f4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 5.1% over 39 games.
Our database contains 994 games by Iulian Necula, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Necula's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Necula 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 | 1,928 | 1,992 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,869 | 1,959 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,984 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 994 | 195 | 73 | 726 | 19.6% |
| As White | 490 | 103 | 41 | 346 | 21.0% |
| As Black | 504 | 92 | 32 | 380 | 18.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Necula's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Necula's side.
First moves as White (490 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 202 | 41.2% | 24.8% |
| d4 | 111 | 22.7% | 25.2% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 15.9% | 25.6% |
| c4 | 65 | 13.3% | 24.6% |
| b4 | 19 | 3.9% | 15.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 2.4% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 41% of White games, 24.8% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Necula usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Necula usually continues fxe5 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Necula usually continues Nf3 (15.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 25.2% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Necula usually continues Nc3 (26.6% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Necula usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Necula usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 100 | 37.5% | 23.0% |
| d6 | 64 | 24.0% | 21.1% |
| Nf6 | 57 | 21.3% | 22.8% |
| c5 | 42 | 15.7% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 102 | 66.2% | 15.2% |
| g6 | 22 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 20 | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Iulian Necula's chess games
All 994 games by Iulian Necula in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 195 wins, 73 draws, 726 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 200 | 42/16/142 | 21.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 70 | 13/8/49 | 18.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 43 | 8/5/30 | 18.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 33 | 8/3/22 | 24.2% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 24 | 9/2/13 | 37.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 19 | 3/0/16 | 15.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 131 | 25/12/94 | 19.1% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 57 | 11/4/42 | 19.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 41 | 4/2/35 | 9.8% |
| A88 | Queen's Pawn Game | 39 | 2/3/34 | 5.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 32 | 6/0/26 | 18.8% |
| B07 | Philidor | 28 | 5/4/19 | 17.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 4/0/19 | 17.4% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 22 | 6/0/16 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 5/1/15 | 23.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,593 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| May 2021 | Viktor Bologan | 2,574 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| Dec 2021 | Pablo Zarnicki | 2,514 | Titled Tue | A02 |
| May 2023 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Jan 2021 | Andriy Shankovsky | 2,406 | Titled Tue | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 946 | 214.5 | 1,955 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| Speed Chess GP3 | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2,003 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,793 |
| ch-ROM Amateurs | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Necula's chess games?
994 games by Iulian Necula, from May 2012 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 Iulian Necula has played.
What does Iulian Necula play on the first move as White?
Across 490 games with White in our database, Iulian Necula opens with 1.f4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Necula answers 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (66% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Iulian Necula play as White?
As White, Iulian Necula's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (200 games, 21.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (70 games, 18.6% win rate); Réti Opening (43 games, 18.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 490 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Necula play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Necula most often plays: Modern Defense (131 games, 19.1% win rate); Alekhine Defense (57 games, 19.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (41 games, 9.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 504 games.
What is Iulian Necula's FIDE rating?
Iulian Necula is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,869 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Iulian Necula played?
Our database contains 994 games by Iulian Necula, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 73 draws, 726 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Necula?
994 games by Iulian Necula 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.