Prepare against Nicolae-Dan Tusu
Romania · World #61,296 classical · FIDE ID 1209876
When preparing against Nicolae-Dan Tusu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 53 games by Nicolae-Dan Tusu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolae-Dan Tusu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolae-Dan Tusu 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 | 1,851 | 2,217 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,917 | 1,985 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,890 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 29 | 5 | 19 | 54.7% |
| As White | 28 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 60.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolae-Dan Tusu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolae-Dan Tusu's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Tusu usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Tusu usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Tusu usually continues e5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Nicolae-Dan Tusu's chess games
All 53 games by Nicolae-Dan Tusu 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: 29 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Alexandru-Bogdan Banzea | 2,394 | Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | A80 |
| Jun 2014 | Maxim L. Orlinkov | 2,349 | Eforie Nord Open | C40 |
| Feb 2014 | Sorin Levay | 2,228 | 14th Radulescu Memorial | C41 |
| Oct 2013 | Iulian Micu | 2,215 | chT2-ROM | C42 |
| Jan 1998 | Aleksandr V. Elfert | 2,195 | Centrocoop Sept Open A | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrocoop Sept Open A | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,235 |
| Centrocoop June Open B | 1999 | 10 | 10 | 2,454 |
| Niska Banja Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,926 |
| 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
| Eforie Nord Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,081 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,734 |
| chT2-ROM | 2013 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,382 |
| ch-ROM Rapid | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolae-Dan Tusu's chess games?
53 games by Nicolae-Dan Tusu, 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 Nicolae-Dan Tusu has played.
What does Nicolae-Dan Tusu play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Nicolae-Dan Tusu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolae-Dan Tusu answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Nicolae-Dan Tusu play as White?
As White, Nicolae-Dan Tusu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolae-Dan Tusu play as Black?
As Black, Nicolae-Dan Tusu most often plays: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Nicolae-Dan Tusu's FIDE rating?
Nicolae-Dan Tusu is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,917 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Nicolae-Dan Tusu played?
Our database contains 53 games by Nicolae-Dan Tusu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolae-Dan Tusu?
53 games by Nicolae-Dan Tusu 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.