Prepare against Mihai Iucu
Romania · World #94,277 classical · FIDE ID 1255274
When preparing against Mihai Iucu, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mihai Iucu, covering Mar 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mihai Iucu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mihai Iucu 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 | 1,746 | 1,788 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,789 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,793 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mihai Iucu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mihai Iucu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 30.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Iucu usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Iucu usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Iucu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Iucu usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Mihai Iucu's chess games
All 30 games by Mihai Iucu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Beniamin-Anghel-Claudiu Sabau | 2,031 | Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | D00 |
| Apr 2016 | Andrei-Nicolae Pop | 1,383 | ch-ROM U10 | D02 |
| Feb 2017 | Alexandru-Nicholas Nedelcu | 1,193 | ch-ROM U12 | C02 |
| Apr 2016 | Viktor-Eduard Sekeres | 1,105 | ch-ROM U10 | B08 |
| Apr 2015 | Gabriel Pantazi | 1,026 | ch-ROM U10 | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM U10 | 2016 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,173 |
| Romanian Team Chess Championships 2026 | Division A | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-ROM U12 | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,221 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mihai Iucu's chess games?
30 games by Mihai Iucu, from Mar 2016 to Oct 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 Mihai Iucu has played.
What does Mihai Iucu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Mihai Iucu opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mihai Iucu answers 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Mihai Iucu play as White?
As White, Mihai Iucu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mihai Iucu play as Black?
As Black, Mihai Iucu most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mihai Iucu's FIDE rating?
Mihai Iucu is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,788 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Mihai Iucu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mihai Iucu, covering Mar 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mihai Iucu?
30 games by Mihai Iucu 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.