Prepare against Iulian Turcu
Romania · World #26,572 classical · FIDE ID 1215116
When preparing against Iulian Turcu, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 138 games by Iulian Turcu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iulian Turcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iulian Turcu 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 | 2,007 | 2,256 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,139 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 2,220 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 52 | 44 | 42 | 37.7% |
| As White | 67 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iulian Turcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iulian Turcu's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 67.2% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.4% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Turcu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Turcu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Turcu usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Turcu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Turcu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Turcu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 34.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 28.6% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
Iulian Turcu's chess games
All 138 games by Iulian Turcu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 52 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu | 2,298 | ch-ROM Open | A16 |
| Dec 2011 | Juan Andres Fos Santacreu | 2,293 | 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | D74 |
| Dec 2011 | Sergejs Gromovs | 2,275 | 10th Benidorm Open U2300 | B08 |
| Dec 2009 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,271 | 8th Benidorm Open U2300 | D80 |
| Dec 2010 | Aghasi Inants | 2,246 | 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 28 | 14 | 1,959 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2001 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-ROM Div A | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| Boskovic Memorial | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,341 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,116 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iulian Turcu's chess games?
138 games by Iulian Turcu, from Jul 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 Iulian Turcu has played.
What does Iulian Turcu play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Iulian Turcu opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iulian Turcu answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Iulian Turcu play as White?
As White, Iulian Turcu's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iulian Turcu play as Black?
As Black, Iulian Turcu most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Iulian Turcu's FIDE rating?
Iulian Turcu is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Iulian Turcu played?
Our database contains 138 games by Iulian Turcu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iulian Turcu?
138 games by Iulian Turcu 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.