Prepare against Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu
IM · Romania · World #2,950 classical · FIDE ID 1209353
When preparing against Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 310 games by Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu 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 | 2,340 | 2,431 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,372 | 2,435 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,464 | Feb 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 310 | 130 | 103 | 77 | 41.9% |
| As White | 161 | 69 | 52 | 40 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 149 | 61 | 51 | 37 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 81.4% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 16.1% | 71.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 71.2% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Carmaciu usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 72.9% | 54.9% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.7% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 46.3% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 24.1% | 76.9% |
| d6 | 11 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's chess games
All 310 games by Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 130 wins, 103 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,601 | 30th Cappelle Open | C55 |
| Nov 2014 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,563 | chT-ROM | B06 |
| Mar 2006 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,499 | Ciocaltea Memorial | E92 |
| Nov 2014 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,472 | chT-ROM | C00 |
| Sep 2009 | Albert Vajda | 2,451 | chT-ROM | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 58 | 29 | 2,409 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,357 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,314 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 2006 | 12 | 7 | 2,518 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| Bucharest Winter Cup | 2004 | 10 | 7 | 2,383 |
| Bucharest-C | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,370 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,519 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's chess games?
310 games by Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu, from Apr 2003 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 Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu has played.
What does Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu play as White?
As White, Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 70.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu play as Black?
As Black, Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu's FIDE rating?
Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,372 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu played?
Our database contains 310 games by Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 103 draws, 77 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu?
310 games by Lucian-Catalin Carmaciu 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.