Dan Bogdan vs Sorin-Mihai Samu
Dan Bogdan (54, IM, ROU) and Sorin-Mihai Samu (59, ROU) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Bogdan leads with 6 wins to 3, with 1 draws — a 10% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tasnad Cup 2022 - A saw Bogdan prevail. With current classical ratings of 2335 and 1978, the Elo model gives Bogdan a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2335 vs 1978 (Δ +357)
With Dan Bogdan as white
86% Dan10% draw5% Sorin-Mihai
With Sorin-Mihai Samu as white
81% Dan12% draw8% Sorin-Mihai
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dan Bogdan | Sorin-Mihai Samu | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2335-2 | 1978-26 |
| Peak rating | 2478 · Jan 2005 | 2223 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 33 | 40 |
| World rank now | #3,068 | #31,159 |
| World rank peak | #806 | #10,105 |
| Federation rank now | #43 | #292 |
| Games (career, STD) | 821 | 2,555 |
| Months active | 216 | 210 |
| % white wins | 53% | 59% |
| % black wins | 43% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2324 | 1967 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 20 | 333 |
Best Win
Dan Bogdan
Sorin-Mihai Samu
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dan Bogdan
Sorin-Mihai Samu