Prepare against Mircea-Sergiu Lupu
GM · France · World #2,036 classical · FIDE ID 621501
Our database contains 536 games by Mircea-Sergiu Lupu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mircea-Sergiu Lupu 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 | 2,381 | 2,457 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,364 | 2,407 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 536 | 250 | 143 | 141 | 46.6% |
| As White | 266 | 137 | 68 | 60 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 270 | 113 | 75 | 81 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 130 | 48.9% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 75 | 28.2% | 69.3% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 19 | 7.1% | 55.3% |
| b3 | 12 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 9 | 3.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lupu usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 28% of White games, 69.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lupu usually continues g3 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lupu usually continues g3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Lupu usually continues g3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 34.2% | 69.5% |
| e6 | 32 | 26.7% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 19 | 15.8% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 15 | 12.5% | 46.7% |
| d6 | 12 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 29.9% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 26 | 24.3% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 22.4% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 13 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 9.3% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's chess games
All 536 games by Mircea-Sergiu Lupu 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: 250 wins, 143 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 32 | 19/6/6 | 59.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 8/0/4 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 29/13/17 | 49.2% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 16/3/3 | 72.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A99 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Alexander Onischuk | 2,627 | 4th Corsica Masters | A81 |
| Jan 2003 | Robert Huebner | 2,625 | Aubervilliers Open rap 28th | A42 |
| Nov 2000 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,620 | De Corse Open | B06 |
| Nov 2000 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,594 | De Corse Open | A48 |
| Jan 1996 | Oleg Korneev | 2,590 | Badalona Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Thorens Open | 1998 | 45 | 29 | 2,480 |
| ch-ROM | 1996 | 28 | 15 | 2,444 |
| chT-ROM | 1998 | 22 | 11 | 2,456 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2001 | 21 | 15 | 2,518 |
| Cannes Martinez Open | 1995 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,455 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2001 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,436 |
| Berga Open | 1996 | 17 | 12 | 2,542 |
| Manresa Open | 1996 | 16 | 13 | 2,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's chess games?
536 games by Mircea-Sergiu Lupu, 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 Mircea-Sergiu Lupu has played.
What does Mircea-Sergiu Lupu play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Mircea-Sergiu Lupu opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mircea-Sergiu Lupu answers 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Mircea-Sergiu Lupu play as White?
As White, Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mircea-Sergiu Lupu play as Black?
As Black, Mircea-Sergiu Lupu most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 49.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 72.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 270 games.
What is Mircea-Sergiu Lupu's FIDE rating?
Mircea-Sergiu Lupu is currently rated 2,381 in classical chess, 2,364 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,457 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Mircea-Sergiu Lupu played?
Our database contains 536 games by Mircea-Sergiu Lupu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 143 draws, 141 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mircea-Sergiu Lupu?
536 games by Mircea-Sergiu Lupu 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.