Cristian-Stefan Serban vs Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
Cristian-Stefan Serban (21, FM, ROU) and Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu (21, FM, ROU) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 11 rapid/blitz games. Stepanencu leads the classical series 3–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2326, the Elo model gives Stepanencu a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2326 (Δ -40)
With Cristian-Stefan Serban as white
36% Cristian-Stefan28% draw37% Nicodim-Cosmin
With Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu as white
28% Cristian-Stefan23% draw49% Nicodim-Cosmin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Cristian-Stefan Serban | Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286+10 | 2326 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2023 | 2353 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #3,309 |
| World rank peak | #3,033 | #2,621 |
| Federation rank now | #66 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 758 | 545 |
| Months active | 145 | 122 |
| % white wins | 62% | 61% |
| % black wins | 56% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2180 | 2321 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 80 | 160 |
Best Win
Cristian-Stefan Serban
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
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
Nicodim-Cosmin Stepanencu