Prepare against Lucian-Ioan Filip
IM · Romania · World #4,050 classical · FIDE ID 1208900
When preparing against Lucian-Ioan Filip, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,104 games by Lucian-Ioan Filip, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucian-Ioan Filip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian-Ioan Filip 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 | 2,301 | 2,492 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,302 | 2,498 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,304 | 2,444 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,104 | 409 | 508 | 187 | 37.0% |
| As White | 546 | 211 | 259 | 76 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 558 | 198 | 249 | 111 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian-Ioan Filip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian-Ioan Filip's side.
First moves as White (546 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 287 | 52.6% | 66.4% |
| d4 | 250 | 45.8% | 58.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 1.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 66.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Filip usually continues d4 (61.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 58.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (58.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Filip usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Filip usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 194 | 74.3% | 60.8% |
| e6 | 45 | 17.2% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 3.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.7% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 77.0% | 58.4% |
| e6 | 39 | 19.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Lucian-Ioan Filip's chess games
All 1,104 games by Lucian-Ioan Filip in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 409 wins, 508 draws, 187 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 139 | 46/74/19 | 33.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 55 | 26/25/4 | 47.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 51 | 19/26/6 | 37.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 42 | 14/23/5 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 33 | 12/15/6 | 36.4% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 9/14/1 | 37.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/8/4 | 47.8% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 110 | 37/54/19 | 33.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 55 | 15/26/14 | 27.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 51 | 24/18/9 | 47.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 36 | 10/19/7 | 27.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/16/8 | 22.6% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 4/11/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,611 | Iasi Open | A40 |
| Sep 2025 | A Pichot | 2,588 | Craiova Grand Prix Rapid | E20 |
| Jul 2015 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,558 | Plancoet Open 12th | B47 |
| May 2020 | Vojtech Plat | 2,555 | ch-EUR Online 2300+ Qual | A88 |
| Sep 2020 | Yuri Solodovnichenko | 2,553 | 13th Arad Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2024 | 106 | 55.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-ROM | 2023 | 95 | 60 | 2,355 |
| Satu Mare Szabo Memorial | 2022 | 36 | 23 | 2,379 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2001 | 27 | 17 | 2,438 |
| chT2-ROM | 2018 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,443 |
| ch-ROM U20 | 2001 | 18 | 11 | 2,306 |
| 34th Leon Blitz Open | 2021 | 14 | 7 | 2,353 |
| Targu Mures Open | 2021 | 13 | 10 | 2,226 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marius Manolache (16 games) · Constantin Lupulescu (15 games) · Vlad-Cristian Jianu (12 games) · Andrei Istratescu (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian-Ioan Filip's chess games?
1,104 games by Lucian-Ioan Filip, from Apr 2003 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 Lucian-Ioan Filip has played.
What does Lucian-Ioan Filip play on the first move as White?
Across 546 games with White in our database, Lucian-Ioan Filip opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian-Ioan Filip answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lucian-Ioan Filip play as White?
As White, Lucian-Ioan Filip's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (139 games, 33.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (55 games, 47.3% win rate); Slav Defense (51 games, 37.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 546 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian-Ioan Filip play as Black?
As Black, Lucian-Ioan Filip most often plays: Sicilian (110 games, 33.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (55 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (51 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 558 games.
What is Lucian-Ioan Filip's FIDE rating?
Lucian-Ioan Filip is currently rated 2,301 in classical chess, 2,302 in rapid and 2,304 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,492 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Lucian-Ioan Filip played?
Our database contains 1,104 games by Lucian-Ioan Filip, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 409 wins, 508 draws, 187 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian-Ioan Filip?
1,104 games by Lucian-Ioan Filip 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.