Prepare against Mircea Talu
FM · Romania · World #1,693 classical · FIDE ID 1223356
Our database contains 371 games by Mircea Talu, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mircea Talu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mircea Talu 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 | 2,399 | 2,399 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,400 | 2,403 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,364 | 2,364 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 176 | 86 | 109 | 47.4% |
| As White | 183 | 92 | 39 | 52 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 188 | 84 | 47 | 57 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mircea Talu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mircea Talu's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 133 | 73.1% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 13.2% | 77.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 56.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Talu usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Talu usually continues c4 (71.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Talu usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 77.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Talu usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Talu usually continues b3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Talu usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 43.5% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 37 | 40.2% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 10 | 10.9% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 91.4% | 55.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Mircea Talu's chess games
All 371 games by Mircea Talu in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 176 wins, 86 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Aleksandr Shimanov | 2,581 | Titled Tue Early | D08 |
| Oct 2019 | Marius Manolache | 2,548 | Romanian Open | E46 |
| Feb 2026 | David Gavrilescu | 2,548 | ch-ROU 2026 | C50 |
| Apr 2026 | Matthew J Wadsworth | 2,532 | 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | E15 |
| Aug 2022 | Bence Korpa | 2,519 | Miercurea Ciuc GP RO Stage 3 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 89 | 45 | 2,322 |
| ch-ROM | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-ROM U16 | 2018 | 18 | 11 | 2,085 |
| ch-ROM U14 | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,946 |
| chT-ROM | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 2,322 |
| 26th ch-EUR Indiv 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,454 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 1,915 |
| ch-ROM U18 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,303 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mircea Talu's chess games?
371 games by Mircea Talu, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Talu has played.
What does Mircea Talu play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Mircea Talu opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mircea Talu answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mircea Talu play as White?
As White, Mircea Talu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mircea Talu play as Black?
As Black, Mircea Talu most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is Mircea Talu's FIDE rating?
Mircea Talu is currently rated 2,399 in classical chess, 2,400 in rapid and 2,364 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,399 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mircea Talu played?
Our database contains 371 games by Mircea Talu, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 176 wins, 86 draws, 109 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mircea Talu?
371 games by Mircea Talu 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.