Prepare against Lucian Jugaru
Romania · World #46,042 classical · FIDE ID 1220497
When preparing against Lucian Jugaru, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 83 games by Lucian Jugaru, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucian Jugaru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian Jugaru 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 | 1,909 | 2,027 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 2,013 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,765 | 2,008 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 24 | 20 | 39 | 28.9% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian Jugaru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian Jugaru's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 51.1% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Jugaru usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
Lucian Jugaru's chess games
All 83 games by Lucian Jugaru in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Alexandru Manea | 2,400 | ch-ROM | B84 |
| Feb 2011 | Erno Domanyek | 2,227 | ch-ROM Open | B53 |
| Feb 2013 | Gabriel Miulescu | 2,161 | ch-ROM | B49 |
| Feb 2011 | Alexandru Pop | 2,137 | ch-ROM Open | E81 |
| May 2014 | Nicolae Juncu | 2,116 | ch-ROM | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2021 | 45 | 19.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-EU Cities&Town Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,870 |
| Arad Open | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,825 |
| Iasi Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,919 |
| 20th Cap Aurora Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-ROM Blitz | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,140 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian Jugaru's chess games?
83 games by Lucian Jugaru, from Oct 2007 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 Jugaru has played.
What does Lucian Jugaru play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Lucian Jugaru opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian Jugaru answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Lucian Jugaru play as White?
As White, Lucian Jugaru's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian Jugaru play as Black?
As Black, Lucian Jugaru most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Lucian Jugaru's FIDE rating?
Lucian Jugaru is currently rated 1,909 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,765 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Lucian Jugaru played?
Our database contains 83 games by Lucian Jugaru, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian Jugaru?
83 games by Lucian Jugaru 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.