Prepare against Lucian Olimpiu Petru
Romania · World #47,274 classical · FIDE ID 1244558
When preparing against Lucian Olimpiu Petru, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 41 games by Lucian Olimpiu Petru, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucian Olimpiu Petru's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucian Olimpiu Petru 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 | 1,904 | 1,961 | Mar 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,963 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 20 | 3 | 18 | 48.8% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucian Olimpiu Petru's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucian Olimpiu Petru's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 85.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Petru usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Petru usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Petru usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 85.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Petru usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Petru usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Petru usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Lucian Olimpiu Petru's chess games
All 41 games by Lucian Olimpiu Petru in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Emilio De Diego Ferrer | 1,927 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | B01 |
| May 2013 | Jacinto Uceda Martinez | 1,854 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Francisco Fernandez Rios | 1,788 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | B20 |
| Aug 2019 | Ricardo Mataix Fernandez | 1,767 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Ignacio Herrero Corada | 1,753 | 36th Collado Villalba Open B | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,810 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,775 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,039 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1,659 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,674 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucian Olimpiu Petru's chess games?
41 games by Lucian Olimpiu Petru, from May 2013 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 Olimpiu Petru has played.
What does Lucian Olimpiu Petru play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Lucian Olimpiu Petru opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucian Olimpiu Petru answers 1...c6 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Lucian Olimpiu Petru play as White?
As White, Lucian Olimpiu Petru's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucian Olimpiu Petru play as Black?
As Black, Lucian Olimpiu Petru most often plays: Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Lucian Olimpiu Petru's FIDE rating?
Lucian Olimpiu Petru is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Lucian Olimpiu Petru played?
Our database contains 41 games by Lucian Olimpiu Petru, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucian Olimpiu Petru?
41 games by Lucian Olimpiu Petru 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.