Prepare against Luca Protopopescu
CM · France · World #43,721 classical · FIDE ID 651088894
Our database contains 88 games by Luca Protopopescu, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luca Protopopescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca Protopopescu 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 | 1,919 | 2,217 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,993 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 45 | 9 | 34 | 51.1% |
| As White | 46 | 25 | 3 | 18 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca Protopopescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca Protopopescu's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 50.0% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Protopopescu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 17.4% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Luca Protopopescu's chess games
All 88 games by Luca Protopopescu in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2021 - 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: 45 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| May 2025 | Kostya Kavutskiy | 2,356 | Titled Tue Late | B33 |
| May 2025 | Afruza Khamdamova | 2,344 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | Maksym Dubnevych | 2,310 | Titled Tue | A00 |
| May 2025 | Randi-Ioan Gales | 2,290 | Titled Tue Early | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 40 | 20 | 2,227 |
| FIDE World Cadets Cup 2026 | O10 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 1,866 |
| 33rd EY Open U10 | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,782 |
| GEO World Cup A U08 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| French Youth Chess Championships 2026 | O12 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,906 |
| 4th Allauch Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 798 |
| FRA Top 16 Higher Pool U16 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca Protopopescu's chess games?
88 games by Luca Protopopescu, from Aug 2021 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 Protopopescu has played.
What does Luca Protopopescu play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Luca Protopopescu opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca Protopopescu answers 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Luca Protopopescu play as White?
As White, Luca Protopopescu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca Protopopescu play as Black?
As Black, Luca Protopopescu most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Luca Protopopescu's FIDE rating?
Luca Protopopescu is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (May 2025).
How many games has Luca Protopopescu played?
Our database contains 88 games by Luca Protopopescu, covering Aug 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca Protopopescu?
88 games by Luca Protopopescu 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.