Prepare against Ovidiu-Jean Lupu
FM · Romania · World #19,161 classical · FIDE ID 1209558
When preparing against Ovidiu-Jean Lupu, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (31%).
Our database contains 77 games by Ovidiu-Jean Lupu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ovidiu-Jean 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 | 2,064 | 2,308 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,214 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,030 | 2,198 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 32 | 12 | 33 | 41.6% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 7 | 11 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 13 | 5 | 22 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 51.4% | 65.8% |
| b3 | 5 | 13.5% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 10.8% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 65.8% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Lupu usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Lupu usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| a6 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| b5 | 5 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's chess games
All 77 games by Ovidiu-Jean 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: 32 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Razvan-Stefan Dicu | 2,232 | chTA-ROM | B15 |
| Oct 2012 | Iulian Micu | 2,209 | chTA-ROM | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Viorel-Adrian Ciobanu | 2,200 | ch-ROM | A01 |
| Oct 2012 | George Paval | 2,190 | chTA-ROM | A44 |
| Mar 2016 | Mihnea-Ionut Ognean | 2,143 | Romanian Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ROM | 2016 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,049 |
| Romanian Open | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,986 |
| Radulescu Memorial | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| ch-ROM Amateurs | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,980 |
| chTA-ROM | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 2,276 |
| Satu Mare Tasnad Open | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| Grand Prix Bucharest 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's chess games?
77 games by Ovidiu-Jean 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 Ovidiu-Jean Lupu has played.
What does Ovidiu-Jean Lupu play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Ovidiu-Jean Lupu opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ovidiu-Jean Lupu answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...a6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...b5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ovidiu-Jean Lupu play as White?
As White, Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ovidiu-Jean Lupu play as Black?
As Black, Ovidiu-Jean Lupu most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Polish Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Ovidiu-Jean Lupu's FIDE rating?
Ovidiu-Jean Lupu is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,030 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Ovidiu-Jean Lupu played?
Our database contains 77 games by Ovidiu-Jean Lupu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ovidiu-Jean Lupu?
77 games by Ovidiu-Jean 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.