Catalin Nechifor vs Florian-Horatiu Popa
Catalin Nechifor (25, ROU) and Florian-Horatiu Popa (24, ROU) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 1565 and 1525, the Elo model gives Nechifor a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1565 vs 1525 (Δ +40)
With Catalin Nechifor as white
53% Catalin16% draw32% Florian-Horatiu
With Florian-Horatiu Popa as white
41% Catalin19% draw40% Florian-Horatiu
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Catalin Nechifor | Florian-Horatiu Popa | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1565 | 1525 |
| Peak rating | 1565 · Mar 2024 | 1525 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 23 | 22 |
| World rank now | #129,528 | #133,156 |
| World rank peak | #110,450 | #118,454 |
| Federation rank now | #1,588 | #1,693 |
| Games (career, STD) | 37 | 11 |
| Months active | 134 | 132 |
| % white wins | 38% | 53% |
| % black wins | 32% | 20% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Catalin Nechifor
Florian-Horatiu Popa
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Catalin Nechifor
Florian-Horatiu Popa