Prepare against Liviu Neagu
Romania · World #38,470 classical · FIDE ID 1215450
When preparing against Liviu Neagu, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 66 games by Liviu Neagu, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Liviu Neagu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Liviu Neagu 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 | 1,942 | 2,149 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 2,094 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,089 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 18 | 13 | 35 | 27.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 34 | 8 | 7 | 19 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Liviu Neagu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Liviu Neagu's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 68.8% | 31.8% |
| b4 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Neagu usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 19% of White games, 41.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
Liviu Neagu's chess games
All 66 games by Liviu Neagu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Hunor-Zoltan Antal | 2,263 | Poiana Brasov Open | B78 |
| Jun 2017 | Catalin-Lucian Patrascu | 2,253 | 27th Eforie Nord Seacoast Open | C92 |
| Nov 2014 | Silviu Ifrim | 2,128 | chT2-ROM | C06 |
| May 2018 | George Albu | 2,038 | ch-ROM | B38 |
| Nov 2014 | Ionut-Alexandru Fulger | 1,978 | chT2-ROM | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2018 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,991 |
| chT2-ROM | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 1,993 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| chB-Frankfurt | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,270 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| chT-ROM | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 2,021 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,538 |
| Poiana Brasov Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liviu Neagu's chess games?
66 games by Liviu Neagu, from Oct 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 Liviu Neagu has played.
What does Liviu Neagu play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Liviu Neagu opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.b4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liviu Neagu answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games).
What openings does Liviu Neagu play as White?
As White, Liviu Neagu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liviu Neagu play as Black?
As Black, Liviu Neagu most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Liviu Neagu's FIDE rating?
Liviu Neagu is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Liviu Neagu played?
Our database contains 66 games by Liviu Neagu, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 35 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liviu Neagu?
66 games by Liviu Neagu 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.