Alexandr Baranciuc vs Semion Sapocinic
Alexandr Baranciuc (20, FM, MDA) and Semion Sapocinic (17, FM, MDA) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Baranciuc leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Campionatul National al RM 2026 la sah clasic Masculin saw Sapocinic prevail. With current classical ratings of 2315 and 2324, the Elo model gives Sapocinic a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2315 vs 2324 (Δ -9)
With Alexandr Baranciuc as white
41% Alexandr26% draw33% Semion
With Semion Sapocinic as white
31% Alexandr25% draw44% Semion
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandr Baranciuc | Semion Sapocinic | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2315-19 | 2324+17 |
| Peak rating | 2338 · Nov 2023 | 2324 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,631 | #3,375 |
| World rank peak | #3,014 | #3,375 |
| Federation rank now | #13 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 654 | 616 |
| Months active | 119 | 117 |
| % white wins | 47% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2312 | 2288 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 128 | 129 |
Best Win
Alexandr Baranciuc
Semion Sapocinic
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandr Baranciuc
Semion Sapocinic