Alexandru-Mircea Butolo vs David Saioc
Alexandru-Mircea Butolo (17, CM, ROU) and David Saioc (18, ROU) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Saioc leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2029 and 2147, the Elo model gives Saioc a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2029 vs 2147 (Δ -118)
With Alexandru-Mircea Butolo as white
28% Alexandru-Mircea21% draw51% David
With David Saioc as white
21% Alexandru-Mircea17% draw62% David
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alexandru-Mircea Butolo | David Saioc | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2029 | 2147 |
| Peak rating | 2102 · Jan 2023 | 2147 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 18 |
| World rank now | #21,564 | #11,463 |
| World rank peak | #14,508 | #11,451 |
| Federation rank now | #227 | #152 |
| Games (career, STD) | 587 | 695 |
| Months active | 117 | 112 |
| % white wins | 52% | 51% |
| % black wins | 46% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2119 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 119 |
Best Win
Alexandru-Mircea Butolo
David Saioc
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alexandru-Mircea Butolo
David Saioc