Constantin Lupulescu vs Mihnea Costachi
GM Constantin Lupulescu (2569) · IM Mihnea Costachi (2459)
Constantin Lupulescu and Mihnea Costachi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2014 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Lupulescu leads 3 wins to 1, with 6 draws (40% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Costachi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lupulescu with White | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Costachi with White | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Costachi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Rapid | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Blitz | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Costachi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B13 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Alba Grand Prix Rapid 2026 |
| Dec 2023 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-ROM Rapid |
| Aug 2023 | Constantin Lupulescu | Mihnea Costachi | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Timisoara Foisor Memorial Rapid |
| Dec 2022 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | London System | ROM GP Final Gp-D |
| Dec 2022 | Constantin Lupulescu | Mihnea Costachi | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ROM GP Final Gp-D |
| Dec 2022 | Constantin Lupulescu | Mihnea Costachi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | chT-ROM Blitz |
| Dec 2022 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | chT-ROM Rapid |
| Mar 2017 | Constantin Lupulescu | Mihnea Costachi | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-ROM |
| Nov 2016 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | chT-ROM |
| Nov 2014 | Mihnea Costachi | Constantin Lupulescu | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Declined | Bazna Kings Blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Constantin Lupulescu and Mihnea Costachi?
In 10 recorded games, Constantin Lupulescu has 3 wins, Mihnea Costachi has 1 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Constantin Lupulescu and Mihnea Costachi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2014 to Aug 2026.
What openings do Constantin Lupulescu and Mihnea Costachi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.