Daniel-Cristian Padurean vs Alexandru Balaban-Voia
Daniel-Cristian Padurean (25, CM, ROU) and Alexandru Balaban-Voia (21, ROU) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Balaban-Voia leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2230 and 2103, the Elo model gives Padurean a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2230 vs 2103 (Δ +127)
With Daniel-Cristian Padurean as white
63% Daniel-Cristian17% draw20% Alexandru
With Alexandru Balaban-Voia as white
53% Daniel-Cristian21% draw27% Alexandru
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniel-Cristian Padurean | Alexandru Balaban-Voia | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2230+1 | 2103 |
| Peak rating | 2230 · May 2026 | 2103 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 21 |
| World rank now | #6,695 | #15,131 |
| World rank peak | #6,695 | #15,131 |
| Federation rank now | #93 | #178 |
| Games (career, STD) | 434 | 603 |
| Months active | 166 | 153 |
| % white wins | 59% | 49% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2217 | 2077 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 116 | 186 |
Best Win
Daniel-Cristian Padurean
Alexandru Balaban-Voia
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniel-Cristian Padurean
Alexandru Balaban-Voia