Prepare against Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava
Romania · World #29,091 classical · FIDE ID 1296434
When preparing against Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava 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 | 1,991 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,948 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,919 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 4 | 14 | 48.6% |
| As White | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 70.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Popescu-Vava usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's chess games
All 35 games by Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Greta Kapolkova | 1,977 | 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | D14 |
| Aug 2026 | Semion Stancev | 1,956 | 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | A54 |
| Aug 2026 | Gabriel Popa | 1,910 | 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | A01 |
| Aug 2026 | Aadith R | 1,900 | 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | B90 |
| Dec 2023 | Raul-Florin Ferentiu | 1,805 | chT-ROM Rapid | D61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Arad Open Grand Prix Classic 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,137 |
| Hannibal Online Open U12 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,314 |
| FISCA Online U14 Open | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,254 |
| chT-ROM Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,683 |
| Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,659 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's chess games?
35 games by Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava, from May 2019 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 Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava has played.
What does Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava play as White?
As White, Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava play as Black?
As Black, Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava's FIDE rating?
Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava played?
Our database contains 35 games by Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava?
35 games by Luca-Delian Popescu-Vava 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.