Prepare against Luca-Stefan Olariu
Romania · World #14,436 classical · FIDE ID 1252593
When preparing against Luca-Stefan Olariu, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 77 games by Luca-Stefan Olariu, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luca-Stefan Olariu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luca-Stefan Olariu 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 | 2,111 | 2,150 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,023 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 34 | 14 | 29 | 44.2% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luca-Stefan Olariu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luca-Stefan Olariu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 59.5% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 40.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Olariu usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Olariu usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Olariu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Olariu usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Olariu usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Olariu usually continues exd5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 90.5% | 42.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Luca-Stefan Olariu's chess games
All 77 games by Luca-Stefan Olariu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 34 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Felix Meissner | 2,358 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | B51 |
| Jun 2025 | Yelyzaveta Hrebenshchykova | 2,353 | 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | B40 |
| Aug 2018 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,352 | 11th Arad Open | C00 |
| Apr 2021 | Alin-Gabriel Anghelus | 2,230 | ch-ROM U20 | A45 |
| Apr 2021 | Alexandru Calin | 2,107 | ch-ROM U20 | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U14 | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 1,887 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| 3rd Corund Ceramica Open | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,886 |
| 11th Benidorm New Generation U12 | 2015 | 7 | 6 | 1,847 |
| 27th ch-EU U14 | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,264 |
| 3rd Munich Whitsun Open A | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,333 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luca-Stefan Olariu's chess games?
77 games by Luca-Stefan Olariu, from Jan 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 Luca-Stefan Olariu has played.
What does Luca-Stefan Olariu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Luca-Stefan Olariu opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luca-Stefan Olariu answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Luca-Stefan Olariu play as White?
As White, Luca-Stefan Olariu's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luca-Stefan Olariu play as Black?
As Black, Luca-Stefan Olariu most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Luca-Stefan Olariu's FIDE rating?
Luca-Stefan Olariu is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Luca-Stefan Olariu played?
Our database contains 77 games by Luca-Stefan Olariu, covering Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 14 draws, 29 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luca-Stefan Olariu?
77 games by Luca-Stefan Olariu 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.