Constantin Lupulescu vs Vasile Sanduleac
GM Constantin Lupulescu (2569) · GM Vasile Sanduleac (2327)
Constantin Lupulescu and Vasile Sanduleac have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2003 and the most recent in May 2025. Lupulescu leads 5 wins to 1, with 4 draws (60% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 42 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Sanduleac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lupulescu with White | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Sanduleac with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Sanduleac |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lupulescu | Draws | Sanduleac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C00 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Constantin Lupulescu | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Rat Defense | Grand Prix Bucharest |
| Sep 2019 | Constantin Lupulescu | Vasile Sanduleac | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | chT-ROM div-A |
| Jul 2011 | Constantin Lupulescu | Vasile Sanduleac | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19th Albena Open |
| Sep 2008 | Constantin Lupulescu | Vasile Sanduleac | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | chT-ROM |
| Mar 2008 | Constantin Lupulescu | Vasile Sanduleac | 1-0 | Caro-Kann | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| May 2007 | Vasile Sanduleac | Constantin Lupulescu | 0-1 | Sicilian | Galati Grand Prix Open |
| Mar 2007 | Vasile Sanduleac | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Mar 2006 | Vasile Sanduleac | Constantin Lupulescu | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Ciocaltea Memorial |
| Jan 2006 | Vasile Sanduleac | Constantin Lupulescu | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Bucharest Winter Cup |
| Dec 2003 | Vasile Sanduleac | Constantin Lupulescu | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 08th Srajber Memorial |
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What is the head-to-head score between Constantin Lupulescu and Vasile Sanduleac?
In 10 recorded games, Constantin Lupulescu has 5 wins, Vasile Sanduleac has 1 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Constantin Lupulescu and Vasile Sanduleac played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Dec 2003 to May 2025.
What openings do Constantin Lupulescu and Vasile Sanduleac play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.