Prepare against Lavinia Valcu
Sweden · World #11,001 classical · FIDE ID 1752197
When preparing against Lavinia Valcu, expect 1.d4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 172 games by Lavinia Valcu, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lavinia Valcu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lavinia Valcu 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 | 2,155 | 2,273 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,095 | 2,168 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,792 | 1,945 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 65 | 51 | 56 | 37.8% |
| As White | 84 | 37 | 21 | 26 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 88 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lavinia Valcu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lavinia Valcu's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 45.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 36 | 42.9% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.0% | 90.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Valcu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Valcu usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Valcu usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Valcu usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Valcu usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Valcu usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 35.6% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 24.4% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 10 | 22.2% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Lavinia Valcu's chess games
All 172 games by Lavinia Valcu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 65 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Jonny Hector | 2,410 | Deltalift Open 2024 | B99 |
| Jan 2024 | Tommi Luukkonen | 2,323 | 51st Rilton Cup | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | Hugo Wernberg | 2,281 | Avenyn Open | A21 |
| May 2024 | Gregor J M Reid | 2,277 | Deltalift Open | E60 |
| Oct 2025 | Tatiana Dornbusch | 2,240 | 25th European Teams Women | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Hotels Vaxjo Open | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,144 |
| 41st World Junior Girls | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,157 |
| Uppsala Young Champions 10th | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| 52nd Rilton Cup 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,970 |
| 25th European Teams Women | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,100 |
| 2nd Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,045 |
| Uppsala Young Champions | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lavinia Valcu's chess games?
172 games by Lavinia Valcu, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Lavinia Valcu has played.
What does Lavinia Valcu play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Lavinia Valcu opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lavinia Valcu answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Lavinia Valcu play as White?
As White, Lavinia Valcu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lavinia Valcu play as Black?
As Black, Lavinia Valcu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Lavinia Valcu's FIDE rating?
Lavinia Valcu is currently rated 2,155 in classical chess, 2,095 in rapid and 1,792 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Lavinia Valcu played?
Our database contains 172 games by Lavinia Valcu, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lavinia Valcu?
172 games by Lavinia Valcu 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.