Prepare against Liviu-Catalin Lung
Romania · World #49,128 classical · FIDE ID 1225715
When preparing against Liviu-Catalin Lung, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Liviu-Catalin Lung, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Liviu-Catalin Lung's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liviu-Catalin Lung 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 | 1,896 | 2,206 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 2,146 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,009 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 34.3% |
| As White | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liviu-Catalin Lung's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liviu-Catalin Lung's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 48.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Lung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lung usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lung usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lung usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lung usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 20.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Liviu-Catalin Lung's chess games
All 70 games by Liviu-Catalin Lung in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 24 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Dragos-Nicolae Dumitrescu | 2,290 | chT-ROM | B80 |
| Jan 2017 | Andras Meszaros | 2,240 | Gibraltar Challenger Open A | B74 |
| Jan 2018 | Jesus Galvan | 2,223 | Gibraltar Challengers A | E77 |
| Oct 2015 | Iulian Barzanu | 2,220 | chT2-ROM | B78 |
| Jan 2018 | Alfonso 1979 Gonzalez Gonzalez | 2,192 | Gibraltar Challengers-B | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT-ROM | 1993 | 7 | 3 | 2,245 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,019 |
| Gibraltar Challenger Open B | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,855 |
| 14th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,076 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,794 |
| 27th Baile Felix Cup | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liviu-Catalin Lung's chess games?
70 games by Liviu-Catalin Lung, from Sep 2009 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 Liviu-Catalin Lung has played.
What does Liviu-Catalin Lung play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Liviu-Catalin Lung opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liviu-Catalin Lung answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Liviu-Catalin Lung play as White?
As White, Liviu-Catalin Lung's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liviu-Catalin Lung play as Black?
As Black, Liviu-Catalin Lung most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Liviu-Catalin Lung's FIDE rating?
Liviu-Catalin Lung is currently rated 1,896 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Liviu-Catalin Lung played?
Our database contains 70 games by Liviu-Catalin Lung, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liviu-Catalin Lung?
70 games by Liviu-Catalin Lung 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.