Ciprian Lupu (username: ciprianmz)
Meet Ciprian Lupu, a chess aficionado whose journey on the 64 squares reads like a thrilling novel filled with ups, downs, and plenty of checkmates! Starting around 2013, Ciprian carved his mark on the chessboard with persistent dedication, steadily climbing the rating ladder from a humble 1530 in daily games to an impressive peak of 2228 by mid-2015. Not just a one-time wonder, Ciprian’s passion for the game spanned all formats—Daily, Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet—with his blitz rating reaching up to 1609 and bullet peaking at 1545.
Playing Style and Strengths
Ciprian's style combines patience with tactical flair. An average of over 63 moves to win a game shows he often enjoys deep, strategic battles rather than quick fires. His endgame frequency is impressively high, indicating a love for grinding out wins when the pieces are few but the stakes remain high. If you think Ciprian resigns early, think again! His early resignation rate is below 3%, proving he fights until the very last move.
And if a piece falls? Don’t count him out! Ciprian boasts a 67.74% comeback rate and manages to maintain a 50.79% win rate even after losing material.
White pieces bring him a bit more luck, with a 57.92% win rate compared to 52.18% when playing Black.
Opening Repertoire & Favorite Battles
Ciprian is equally comfortable launching into well-known openings as he is with his own “Top Secret” lines—his mysterious weapon of choice with a solid 58.7% win rate over 218 games! The Italian Game stands out as one of his most successful openings boasting a whopping 79.2% win success in daily matches. Other favorites include the King’s Pawn Opening and the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack, showing a healthy mix of classic and aggressive approaches.
Performance Highlights
- Over 1500 wins in daily chess with a respectable balance against losses and draws.
- Longest winning streak of 42 games — clearly, when Ciprian is on, he's on fire!
- Dominant performances on Fridays and evenings, with win rates soaring above 58% during prime hours.
Memorable Recent Games
Among Ciprian’s most notable recent victories are some brilliantly fought games where careful build-up led to resignations from his opponents. One such was against dusadrian in a tense Pirc Defense battle, and another showcasing his cunning in the Italian Game against bjornhe. Maybe not every day is rosy, as losses against formidable opponents like NMChessToImpress remind us — even great players stumble, but Ciprian’s comeback instinct ensures he’s never down for long.
Fun Fact
His best time of day to play? A surprising 3 AM, when others are asleep but Ciprian is most alert and most ready to rack up wins. Midnight oil? Nope. This is prime chess-o’clock!
Whether it’s thrilling online battles or steady classical games, Ciprian Lupu continues to demonstrate that chess is not just a game but a lifelong adventure filled with strategy, resilience, and the occasional sneaky grin when delivering that perfect checkmate.
