Prepare against Lucian Gilea
FM · Romania · World #6,440 classical · FIDE ID 1206907
Our database contains 293 games by Lucian Gilea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucian Gilea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian Gilea 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 | 2,236 | 2,303 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,288 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,246 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 293 | 107 | 78 | 108 | 36.5% |
| As White | 148 | 53 | 43 | 52 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 145 | 54 | 35 | 56 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian Gilea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian Gilea's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 136 | 91.9% | 48.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.7% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Gilea usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Gilea usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Gilea usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Gilea usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gilea usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gilea usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 27.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 19 | 24.7% | 68.4% |
| c6 | 18 | 23.4% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 6.5% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 6.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 60.5% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Lucian Gilea's chess games
All 293 games by Lucian Gilea 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: 107 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/6/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,650 | ch-ROM | B45 |
| Nov 2017 | Levente Vajda | 2,596 | chT-ROM | D12 |
| Mar 2001 | Adrian Negulescu | 2,510 | ch-ROM sf | C15 |
| Aug 2017 | Lucian-Costin Miron | 2,495 | 10th Arad Open | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Tiberiu-Marian Georgescu | 2,460 | 20th Cap Aurora Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2017 | 85 | 45.5 | 2,294 |
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 30 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,239 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,190 |
| Cap Aurora Open | 2014 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,206 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,281 |
| Techirghiol Open | 2006 | 9 | 7 | 2,319 |
Interactive opening tree from all 293 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian Gilea's chess games?
293 games by Lucian Gilea, 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 Gilea has played.
What does Lucian Gilea play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Lucian Gilea opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian Gilea answers 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Lucian Gilea play as White?
As White, Lucian Gilea's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian Gilea play as Black?
As Black, Lucian Gilea most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Lucian Gilea's FIDE rating?
Lucian Gilea is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Lucian Gilea played?
Our database contains 293 games by Lucian Gilea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 78 draws, 108 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian Gilea?
293 games by Lucian Gilea 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.