Prepare against Nicolae Juncu
Romania · World #77,584 classical · FIDE ID 1207156
When preparing against Nicolae Juncu, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolae Juncu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolae Juncu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolae Juncu 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 | 1,797 | 2,195 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 2,140 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 28.3% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolae Juncu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolae Juncu's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Juncu usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Juncu usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Juncu usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Nicolae Juncu's chess games
All 46 games by Nicolae Juncu 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: 13 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2013 | Andrei-Stefan Veron | 2,007 | Satu Mare Tasnad Open | A38 |
| May 2014 | Sandor-Levente Ferenczi | 1,957 | ch-ROM | C41 |
| Aug 2017 | Mihaly Kocsis | 1,882 | 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | D00 |
| May 2014 | Mihai-Vlad Ciorica | 1,878 | ch-ROM | A59 |
| Aug 2018 | Robert Ordog | 1,840 | 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2014 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| 29th Wch Seniors 65 | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 20th Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| 21st Miercurea Ciuc Bancpost Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,818 |
| Targu Mures Open | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,801 |
| Satu Mare Tasnad Open | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,103 |
| 3rd Targu Mures Open | 2022 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolae Juncu's chess games?
46 games by Nicolae Juncu, 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 Juncu has played.
What does Nicolae Juncu play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nicolae Juncu opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolae Juncu answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Nicolae Juncu play as White?
As White, Nicolae Juncu's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolae Juncu play as Black?
As Black, Nicolae Juncu most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Nicolae Juncu's FIDE rating?
Nicolae Juncu is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Nicolae Juncu played?
Our database contains 46 games by Nicolae Juncu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 17 draws, 16 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolae Juncu?
46 games by Nicolae Juncu 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.