Prepare against Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu
IM · Romania · World #19,281 classical · FIDE ID 1200321
When preparing against Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 266 games by Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu 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 | 2,063 | 2,329 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,034 | 2,283 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,286 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 266 | 89 | 78 | 99 | 33.5% |
| As White | 138 | 56 | 41 | 41 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 128 | 33 | 37 | 58 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 49.3% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 37 | 26.8% | 55.4% |
| g3 | 15 | 10.9% | 63.3% |
| e4 | 9 | 6.5% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues c4 (53.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …g6 (19% of these games) — Vasilescu usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 82.8% | 49.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 17.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's chess games
All 266 games by Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu 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: 89 wins, 78 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 5/8/8 | 23.8% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Mihail Marin | 2,552 | ch-ROM | D20 |
| Jan 1993 | Glenn C Flear | 2,515 | Parthenay Open | D43 |
| Jan 1993 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,495 | Bucharest2 | A50 |
| Mar 1999 | Levente Vajda | 2,484 | Ciocaltea Memorial | B07 |
| Mar 1999 | Zdravko Vukovic | 2,483 | Ciocaltea Memorial | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2018 | 67 | 25 | 2,289 |
| ch-ROM | 2018 | 37 | 19.5 | 2,262 |
| chT2-ROM | 2017 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,397 |
| Bucharest B | 1992 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,424 |
| Ciocaltea Memorial | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,423 |
| ch-ROM sf | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| Bucharest IM | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's chess games?
266 games by Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu, 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-Mihail Vasilescu has played.
What does Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games), 1.g3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu play as White?
As White, Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu play as Black?
As Black, Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu's FIDE rating?
Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess, 2,034 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,329 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu played?
Our database contains 266 games by Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 78 draws, 99 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu?
266 games by Lucian-Mihail Vasilescu 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.