Cristian-Stefan Serban vs Matei-Stefan Vilcu
Cristian-Stefan Serban (21, FM, ROU) and Matei-Stefan Vilcu (21, ROU) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Serban leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2214, the Elo model gives Serban a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2214 (Δ +72)
With Cristian-Stefan Serban as white
55% Cristian-Stefan21% draw25% Matei-Stefan
With Matei-Stefan Vilcu as white
43% Cristian-Stefan25% draw32% Matei-Stefan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cristian-Stefan Serban | Matei-Stefan Vilcu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286+10 | 2214+1 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2023 | 2260 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #7,426 |
| World rank peak | #3,033 | #5,440 |
| Federation rank now | #66 | #105 |
| Games (career, STD) | 758 | 655 |
| Months active | 145 | 141 |
| % white wins | 62% | 50% |
| % black wins | 56% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2180 | 2247 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 120 |
Best Win
Cristian-Stefan Serban
Matei-Stefan Vilcu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Cristian-Stefan Serban
Matei-Stefan Vilcu