Prepare against Raul-Ionut Luncasu
Romania · World #14,527 classical · FIDE ID 1206222
Our database contains 70 games by Raul-Ionut Luncasu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul-Ionut Luncasu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul-Ionut Luncasu 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 | 2,110 | 2,224 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,177 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,145 | Jan 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 26 | 17 | 27 | 37.1% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul-Ionut Luncasu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul-Ionut Luncasu's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Luncasu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Luncasu usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Luncasu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 100.0% | 60.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Raul-Ionut Luncasu's chess games
All 70 games by Raul-Ionut Luncasu 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: 26 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Neil McDonald | 2,454 | 4th London Classic Open | B42 |
| May 2020 | Alexandru-Vasile David | 2,428 | Romania Rapid Online Open Final | B20 |
| Oct 2015 | Albert Vajda | 2,427 | chT2-ROM | B50 |
| Nov 2017 | Alexandru Manea | 2,399 | chT-ROM | B09 |
| Feb 2011 | Adrian-Marian Petrisor | 2,386 | ch-ROM Open | B95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ROM | 2018 | 12 | 3 | 2,237 |
| ch-ROM Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,195 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| chT2-ROM | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,174 |
| Romania Rapid Online Open Final | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,446 |
| chT-ROM div-A | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,252 |
| 2nd Bucharest Romgaz Open | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,079 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul-Ionut Luncasu's chess games?
70 games by Raul-Ionut Luncasu, 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 Raul-Ionut Luncasu has played.
What does Raul-Ionut Luncasu play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Raul-Ionut Luncasu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul-Ionut Luncasu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Raul-Ionut Luncasu play as White?
As White, Raul-Ionut Luncasu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul-Ionut Luncasu play as Black?
As Black, Raul-Ionut Luncasu most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Raul-Ionut Luncasu's FIDE rating?
Raul-Ionut Luncasu is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (May 2016).
How many games has Raul-Ionut Luncasu played?
Our database contains 70 games by Raul-Ionut Luncasu, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul-Ionut Luncasu?
70 games by Raul-Ionut Luncasu 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.