Prepare against Liviu Neagu
DEU · World #102,335 classical · FIDE ID 16207599
When preparing against Liviu Neagu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Liviu Neagu, covering Jun 2015 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 | 1,723 | 1,781 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 27.3% |
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 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Neagu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Neagu usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Neagu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Liviu Neagu's chess games
All 42 games by Liviu Neagu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Manuel Hoelss | 1,757 | 21st Rhein Main Open B | B21 |
| Mar 2016 | Sandro Hartel | 1,578 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | D20 |
| Oct 2017 | Elmar Werner | 1,514 | Eschborn Open | E01 |
| Apr 2016 | Walter Giebitz | 1,508 | 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | B40 |
| May 2018 | Jessica Schaefer | 1,461 | chC-Hessen | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Hofheim Spring Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,572 |
| ch-Hessen Open C | 2016 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 19th Rhein Main Open B | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,193 |
| chC-Hessen | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,395 |
| Eschborn Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,521 |
| 21st Rhein Main Open B | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,845 |
| chB-Frankfurt | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Liviu Neagu's chess games?
42 games by Liviu Neagu, from Jun 2015 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 20 games with White in our database, Liviu Neagu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Liviu Neagu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Liviu Neagu play as White?
As White, Liviu Neagu's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Liviu Neagu play as Black?
As Black, Liviu Neagu most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Liviu Neagu's FIDE rating?
Liviu Neagu is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Liviu Neagu played?
Our database contains 42 games by Liviu Neagu, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Liviu Neagu?
42 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.